National security

February 18, 2016

My opposition to “refugees” is simple: national security. Those people invading other countries are mostly young males. They belong with their wives and children back

Ray Church, Alexander City, honors Edith Spivey at retirement dinner

February 18, 2016

Ray Church, Alexander City, held a retirement dinner for Edith Spivey on Jan. 24. Spivey served as the church secretary and treasurer for more than

Spiritual mountaintop experiences not always evidence of spiritual success

February 16, 2016

From Moses seeing the burning bush to Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, the Bible is full of stories of Christians experiencing spiritual highs. This

Turkish court rules in favor of martyrs’ families

February 11, 2016

A Turkish court ruled Jan. 26 that the government was negligent in its duty to protect three Christians who were tortured and killed in 2007

Glenn’s Chapel Church, Gardendale, celebrates pastor

February 11, 2016

Glenn’s Chapel Church, Gardendale, celebrated Pastor Thomas Perkins on Jan. 31. The celebration honored Perkins for his 65 years in ministry.

Canaan Church, Bessemer, new pastor

February 11, 2016

Kyle Sullivan is the new student pastor of Canaan Church, Bessemer. He previously served as youth pastor at Ezra Church, Bessemer. He holds a bachelor’s