“Policy affects our lives, and Christian leaders cannot ignore issues, isolate themselves or be intimidated by opposition,” said Greg Davis, president/CEO of Alabama Citizens Action Program. “Instead, we must use our influence for good.”
“We need to touch this nation with the gospel. We can do it if we ever learn to love with grace and truth.” —Ted Traylor
In her time as Miss University of Mobile, Chesed Turner aims to grow the program of Miss UM and her platform, “Created to Create,” which focuses on bringing different outlets of expression and creativity to both the campus and its students.
“Gen Z is riddled with anxiety, and their belief system doesn’t help,” Boyce College dean Dustin Bruce says. “They’re lonely, and we make the case for faith in the context of community.”
During his sermon, Phil Waldrep said the most effective form of evangelism is loving people. He challenged churches to love people well, not show favoritism and call people by name to show them that they’re cared for.
Gil McKee served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa for nearly 25 years. His final Sunday in the role was Jan. 19. “It’s been the most rewarding, fulfilling pastorate of my life. It’s my Ephesus.”
“The memoir is packed with short stories that range from happy to sad, exciting to reflective. David Garrard uses vivid anecdotes to connect the dots between life’s challenges and God’s promises.” —Book reviewer Tommy Ellison
So many Bible app users looked up Philippians 4:6 last year, that it became the most engaged verse of 2024, according to YouVersion founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald.
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