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Kids talk about God | How does God’s kindness lead us to change our hearts?

OPINION — “My dog is kind to me because she licks my face when I’m sad,” said Mia, 7. “If a dog can do that, God must be really kind.”Dogs are great at showing affection, but God’s kindness goes far deeper. In Romans 2:4, Paul writes, “Or do you despise the riches of...

Anchored in Truth | When “again” doesn’t have to be the end

BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION —There is one word in Judges 3 that says more about Israel’s story than we might realize. Judges 3:12 says, “And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord.” That word is “again.” It tells us immediately that this was not...

On the Mark | Auburn holds on; beats Opelika

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION —A packed house at Duck Samford Stadium got exactly what it expected Friday night: another hard-fought chapter in the Auburn-Opelika rivalry.With both teams battling for important Class 6A Region 2 positioning, defense ruled the night for...

Trump, the greatest ego in the history of egos, maybe ever

OPINION —  It is a little-known (except to everyone) fact that President Donald J. Trump does not merely possess an ego. He is in a long-term, exclusive and extremely public relationship with it. It’s the most enduring relationship in his life.  It is not...
Altar Call | He found me

Altar Call | He found me

OPINION — John tells in his gospel the story of Jesus restoring the sight of a man born blind. The man went home seeing, but when he told people...

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Anchored in truth | Created to leave a mark

When Jesus is worth more

OPINION —  There are few things more frustrating than your GPS telling you to turn somewhere that makes absolutely no sense. You’re driving...

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Altar Call | He found me

The awesome hummingbirds

OPINION —  I have a confession to make about hummingbirds. All my life, I have assumed all hummingbirds were just hummingbirds. Then I learned...

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