Though the concept is somewhat foreign to us, it was commonplace in ancient Israel. Fasting appears 75 times in the Bible, with 44 and 31 verses in the Old and New Testaments respectively.
Latest updates from the state Legislature as members head to their spring break: Dual enrollment bill goes to governor The Alabama Senate gave final passage
Legislation to give paid parental leave to state employees and educators had two significant votes on March 5, though questions about how much it will cost the state remain.
Along with his role as executive director of missions for Mobile Baptist Association, Blackwell will join the University of Mobile faculty, launching what UM President Charles Smith calls an “innovative partnership.”
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