Column Articles

Altar call | Has God forgotten you?

OPINION —  Life can become so difficult at times that even the staunchest Christian may decide that he has been forgotten by God. A friend’s wife was killed by a vicious tornado. He gave up his faith until the next day when in walked a friend who had driven 300...

Kids talk about God | What does it mean that God doesn’t play favorites?

OPINION — “My mom says she doesn’t have favorites,” said Lily, 8. “But, I think the dog is winning.” Every kid knows what it feels like when somebody plays favorites. Maybe your brother always gets the biggest slice of pizza. Or your friend always gets picked first...

Southern Hospitality | Claire Twardy shares ideas to plan ahead for holiday season

OPINION — Claire Twardy is president of the Auburn Campus Club with 500 members and is skilled at planning events and activities with board members. Claire is also organized at home and is sharing ideas for planning ahead for the holiday season with recipes for...

Sean of the South | The view from Lincoln’s steps

OPINION —  I am on the steps of Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace. The birth site of an American president. And it’s humbling. No. Not just “humbling.” It’s humble. This humble cabin in which Lincoln was born is situated inside a proud Neoclassical memorial building...
I ran into myself today

I ran into myself today

OPINION —  I always wondered what I’d do if I met him. I always wondered how I’d act if I met Young Me. Well, this was my chance to find out....

read more
Opelika breezes past Dothan

Opelika breezes past Dothan

OPINION —  Due to the emergence of Hurricane Isaias, Dothan High School had to travel to Opelika on Thursday, Oct. 8, a day before the...

read more