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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 | Going through old photos

OPINION — I found old photographs in the attic. I rifled through hundreds of old Polaroids. Most were infant pictures of me naked.I was a fat baby. People were concerned about me as a newborn. “Have you seen Sue’s baby?” people would say. Then they would inflate their...

Anchored in Truth | Confidence that never fails

OPINION — Confidence is a powerful thing. It affects the way we speak, the decisions we make and the challenges we’re willing to face. But not all confidence is the same. There is a confidence the world offers, and there is a confidence that comes from God. One is...
Altar Call | I will

Altar Call | I will

OPINION —The quality of a Christian’s life depends upon the wise use of two phrases: I will, and I will not. The phrase, “I will,” is found often in...

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Altar Call | I will

Altar Call | Rise and Sing

OPINION —“Rise and Shine.” That was my dad’s wake-up call when I was a young boy.It was five o’clock in the morning. Since Dad got up every morning...

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