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When Jesus is worth more

OPINION —  There are few things more frustrating than your GPS telling you to turn somewhere that makes absolutely no sense. You’re driving along, convinced you know where you’re going, and suddenly the voice says, “Turn right.” You look at the road and think,...

The awesome hummingbirds

OPINION —  I have a confession to make about hummingbirds. All my life, I have assumed all hummingbirds were just hummingbirds. Then I learned there are 360 species of hummingbirds in the world. When I read that, I recalled my dad often saying, “If you pay...

What can we learn from how Jesus forgave Peter?

OPINION — “If I messed up like Peter, I’d probably hide under my bed and hope Jesus didn’t notice,” said Ella, 10. “Or maybe I’d bring him cookies first. Then, I would apologize.” That might have been tempting for Peter, too. After all, he had denied knowing Jesus...

Bulldogs show promise as Hoover looms

OPINION —  The countdown is officially on. After months of offseason workouts, summer conditioning and preseason practices, Opelika High School is now just days away from opening the 2026 football season against one of Alabama’s premier programs.  On...
Altar Call | Yes and no

Altar Call | Yes and no

OPINION —  You are 94 and your days are numbered. Does that not trouble you? No, that does not bother me. Yes, my days are numbered, but they...

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