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Anchored in Truth | One light changes everything

OPINION — John 1:5 — “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”During our time living in Phoenix, Arizona, one of our favorite family adventures was visiting a lava tube near Flagstaff. Hidden among the pine trees, it was easy to miss....

Altar Call | Sing praise to God when you are alone

OPINION —Occasionally someone may be described as “living in the doldrums.” That means the person has the blues and is sad, depressed and lethargic. It’s not an uncommon experience. Most of us have days when despondency drains joy and energy from our lives.Since I...

Kids talk about God | What can we learn from the crucified body of Jesus?

OPINION —“If someone poked me with a spear, I’d be mad,” says Jake, 8. “Jesus just let them do it. That’s amazing.”Jake is right. What happened to Jesus’ body after he died on the cross reveals not just his suffering, but the depth of his love and the truth of who he...

On the Mark | Bulldog spirit shines this summer

OPINION — The Opelika High School football team officially kicked off summer workouts on Monday, June 1, signaling the beginning of another highly anticipated season for Bulldog football. Head coach Jonathan Chandler joined the “On the Mark” radio show earlier in the...
Altar Call | Bending and bouncing

Altar Call | Bending and bouncing

OPINION — Methodist preacher James W. Moore wrote more than 40 books that truck drivers, waitresses and custodians enjoyed reading. Some of his book...

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Sean of the South | Honor in Texas Hill Country

Sean of the South | What is God?

OPINION — What is God? This single question underpins all things on the Camino de Santiago, a trail inhabited by us full-time pilgrims whose lives...

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Altar Call | Bending and bouncing

Altar Call | He drank it all

OPINION —  I love the story of a father who became thirsty while mowing his lawn on a hot summer day. His little boy was playing nearby so he...

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