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An Alter Call | Why churches grow

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — There are likely a dozen good reasons why churches grow. The primary reason, of course, is obvious: God gives the growth. No one ever explained this better than Saint Paul when he wrote to the Corinthian Church, “I planted, Apollos watered,...

Making the Grade | Stinson Breads

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — As I’ve mentioned many times in this column, my husband and I have fallen in love with the city of Opelika, while living in Auburn.Mike’s love of Opelika began 60 years ago when he was a kindergartener at West Point Elementary School. In...

Sean of the South | Sweet Georgia Barbecue

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — Columbus, Georgia. I was eating at a barbecue joint not far from the state line.My cousin, John, insisted that this joint serves the best barbecue in the state of Georgia. He made me promise to try it.I ordered the ribs.I ate them without...

On the Mark | Week of March 10, 2025

OPINION — Congratulations to Craig Montel on being named Athletic Director at Opelika High School. SOCCERThe Opelika High varsity boys soccer team lost to Auburn 5-1 and Enterprise 4-0 last week. The Bulldogs host Central-Phenix City on Thursday, March 17. The girls...
Alter Call: Watcha Doing?

Alter Call: Watcha Doing?

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — The above title in correct English would be: What are you doing? Around the house, some of us take shortcuts with our...

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Time

Time

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — In Daniel 5, we’ve moved forward an indeterminate amount of time. Chapter 4 takes place during Nebuchadnezzar’s reign...

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