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Altar Call | Why am I still here?

OPINION — A woman I did not know called me from the local hospital. At her request I went to visit her, finding her in ICU, recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.She spoke plainly: “I saw no reason to continue living. I wanted to die so I shot myself in the...

Kids talk about God | What can we learn from Jesus making breakfast?

OPINION — “If Jesus made me breakfast, I’d hope for chocolate chip pancakes,” said Ella, 9. “And maybe a side of heavenly bacon.”It’s a fun thought, but what Jesus served on the shore of the Sea of Galilee after His resurrection wasn’t sweet or crispy. It was bread...

On the Mark | High School Football Media Days a success

OPINION — The countdown to football season officially began last week as Opelika joined 27 other high school football programs during the annual iHeartRadio High School Media Days presented by The Orthopaedic Clinic. The two-day event was held inside the impressive...

Making the grade | Southern comfort meets standout service

OPINION —As I’ve mentioned several times in this column, I love living in Auburn and worshipping in Opelika at Central Baptist Church. By the way, if you are looking for a sweet church family and a great minister, Dr. Josh Carmichael, please visit us; we’d love to...
Sean of the South | Easter

Sean of the South | Easter

OPINION — A few years ago I attended my first Catholic mass in a busy church outside Birmingham. It was Easter Sunday. I sat in the nosebleed...

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When what we have isn’t enough

When what we have isn’t enough

BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — Mark 6:41 — “He took the five loaves and the two fish, looked up to heaven, blessed and broke the loaves…” Most of us...

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DBB Baseball registration open

DBB Baseball registration open

OPINION — Registration is now open for Opelika DBB Baseball, a recreational league for players ages 13–15. Registration is available at the Opelika...

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Sean of the South | Easter

Sean of the South | Just hold on

OPINION — I have here a letter from a young woman who will remain anonymous. “Sean, I’m in a very rough place — the man I love and was supposed to...

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