by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Forgiveness is a powerful key to a life of joy and peace. It may well be the most positive power in the world. Forgiveness can break the chains that hold you in bondage to the past. It can free you to enjoy peace in the present and hope...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Bruce Green, Column
By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION — In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is preparing a new generation of Israelites to enter the land of Canaan. The previous generation died in the wilderness due to their unbelief, and Moses wants the generation he’s addressing to do better. I...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — In the midst of winter, harsh weather may require a cozy fire with burning logs that calms our souls in places medicine cannot go. Faith that “this too shall pass” may be nurtured in that calmness, faith that fathers the anticipation...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 4, 2023 | Community, Events
OPELIKA — The 2022 Christmas Banquet was hosted by Minister Alicia and Deacon Tyrone Ogletree of OCM Ministries Inc. in Opelika on Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. The event was sponsored by OCM Printing & Design, Lollie Steiner of Auburn Bank and Gentry & Ware. The banquet...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 4, 2023 | Bruce Green, Column
RELIGION — “Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, The Lord is one,” (Deuteronomy 6:4). It’s hard to overstate the importance of this text for Israel or for the follower of Jesus. For Israel, it was spoken to them as they were f-i-n-a-l-l-y about to enter the...
