Column Articles

Sean of the South | May 9, 2024

A mother's love OPINION — “I am a little old woman who lives in an assisted living facility…” her email began.Her following message was about the length of “War and Peace.” She is a woman who is as sweet as Karo syrup. But—and I mean this respectfully—brevity is not...

Inside the State House | May 9, 2024

Senator/Coach Tuberville is quietly effective OPINION — As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Alabama’s senior...

Alter Call | May 9, 2024

The sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my...

Studying His Word | May 9, 2024

Friends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …"Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants....
Traveling

Traveling

By Sean Dietrich It’s a gray afternoon and we are traversing Alabama. Today, we make our run across the Yellowhammer State. My wife only ever pulls...

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HELP

HELP

By Sean Dietrich This morning, I woke up to an inbox flooded with emails regarding something I wrote yesterday about hope. These were all deeply...

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The devil behind me

The devil behind me

By Wendy Hodge It is a Friday, and it’s raining. Again. January has lasted at least two months now, and there is not a single holiday on the...

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Letting God be God

Letting God be God

By Bruce Green My wife Janice is watching The Crown and is somewhere in the third season. There was an episode she wanted me to watch (Moondust)...

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