Column Articles

Alter Call | Dec. 5, 2024

Staying Power OPINION — Staying power, the courage to persevere, to stay the course. Some have it; some don’t. Difficulties, failures or opposition cause some to throw in the towel. Some cannot handle criticism; they wilt under the censure of others and give up.Yet...

A Taste of Grace | Dec. 5, 2024

Standing Firm OPINION — Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends. (Philippians 4:1)Firmness is a good thing. We don’t want it everywhere, but in many things, it is an absolute...

Making the Grade | Nov. 27, 2024

One-Forty Grill OPINION — Way back in 1989 when dinosaurs roamed the planet, and I was 27 years old (but not until December), all of my female friends were married. I was not.By the time I reached my mid-30s, I started boycotting weddings unless I was very close to...

Alter Call | Nov. 27, 2024

His love means nothing to me OPINION — I love a good story and the best stories have a happy ending. I like it when the big bad wolf loses and the three little pigs win. I cheer for the tortoise when he beats the hare to the finish line.The greatest story Jesus told...

ROAD TRIP

BY SEAN DIETRICH Traffic is heavy. There is a blind dog in the passenger seat of my vehicle, emitting strange and exotic smells.The dog’s name is...

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At Work in Babylon

RELIGION —We took an excursion last week to make some applications from Daniel to our lives. We need to close the loop on the difficult situation...

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OHS Falls to Central

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION —Opelika (2-2, R 2-1) lost to Central (4-0, R, 3-0) 28-18 in Phenix City last Friday night. The Dogs scored first, on a...

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The Interview

BY SEAN DIETRICH I am mid-20s. I am a cub journalist for a tiny local newspaper with a circulation of about six. My biggest dream is to write for...

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Living in the Light

BY BRUCE GREEN RELIGION —Last week we looked at the dilemma Daniel and his friends were in (1:1-7). This raises a question worth thinking about:...

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Hop on the Train

BY BETH PINYERD As I drive through downtown Opelika and see the railroad station and the crisscross of tracks, the sights bring back so many good...

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