Paul’s statement, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” (Romans 8:1), is a crescendo he has been building toward from...
A Taste of Grace | Sincerely (but no longer) yours
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Sean of the South | One afternoon at Winn Dixie
OPINION — He was a good kid. You could just tell.He was maybe 11. Twelve at the most. He was in the supermarket. He had his little sister balanced...
On the Mark | Opelika Spring Break update: Athletes shine while school’s out
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — As Opelika students enjoy their spring break, local athletes have been hard at work representing their schools in...
A Taste of Grace | Romans and the Torah
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Romans 7 is as challenging to grasp as Romans 6 is easy to understand. It would have been fine with most of us if Paul had...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Southern Hospitality | Humphry family enjoys Sunday suppers
BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER In the small community of Waverly, Summer Humphry and her husband Matthew enjoy gathering family together each week...