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Altar Call | The weaker I am, the stronger I become

OPINIONOne of the strangest statements in Paul’s letters is found in 2 Corinthians 12:9 where he comments about his weaknesses. He says he is so proud of his infirmities that he will gladly boast about them. I call that strange because very rarely will you find a...

On the Mark | OHS Bulldogs finding their stride

OPINION — As area play approaches, Opelika’s basketball programs are finding momentum at the right time, with the Lady Bulldogs surging and the boys continuing a dominant run. OHS Bulldogs GirlsThe Opelika girls (7-13) are playing their best basketball of the season,...

Making the Grade | On the road to IHOP

OPINION —If you are reading this column, I hope that you had a very merry Christmas and will have a healthy, happy New Year.As always, Mike and I loved celebrating Christmas. However, I have fallen off the “eat healthy and exercise” diabetic wagon — I hit the ground...

Sean of the South | The Marriage crisis

OPINION —Marriages are down 60% since the ‘70s. Divorce rates are soaring. And the New York Times reported that more 40-year-olds are choosing to live alone than ever before.Another recent survey of U.S. high-schoolers showed that the age of 12th graders who have ever...
Altar Call | Why people follow Jesus

Altar Call – Two wings

OPINION —  O ver the years I have often found solace in the words of Thomas A'kempis. With the exception of the Bible, “The Imitation of...

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