The challenge of the unexpected OPINIONGenealogy mattered to Matthew. So he began his gospel by tracing Jesus’ ancestors from Abraham to Joseph,...
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A Taste of Grace | Dec. 19, 2024
A Thrill of Hope OPINION — It’s one of those old Hallmark commercials — the kind that were two minutes plus and shown only during Hallmark Hall of...
Inside the Statehouse | Dec. 12, 2024
The Bright Star — an Alabama institution OPINION — By far the most legendary restaurant in Alabama is The Bright Star in Bessemer. The famous...
Sean of the South | Dec. 12, 2024
Santa OPINION — I almost didn’t write this because I swore I’d never tell anyone what I’m about to tell you. But I have to.A few weeks ago I...
Southern Hospitality | Around the table with The Observer
Staff, writers, photographers offer favorite holiday recipes BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER As Christmas approaches, Observer columnists are...
Making the Grade | Dec. 12, 2024
Sam's Southern Eatery OPINION — Have you noticed that as you get older, your tolerance for certain foods changes? For example, when I was a...
On the Mark | Dec. 12, 2024
State championships held in Birmingham OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association completed the Super 7 football champion-ship and flag...
Alter Call | Dec. 12, 2024
A man I wish I had known If I were to name ten people I wish I had known, Carl Sandburg’s name would be on my list. I would love to have sat on the...
A Taste of Grace | Dec. 12, 2024
Learning to listen to God Our distraction bubble consists of the totality of things that are competing for our attention. It is sights, sounds and...