Laws passed in India to crack down on Christians

September 4, 2014

NEW DELHI, India — Christian minorities in central India face a new threat as Hindu extremists in more than a dozen village councils have passed

Fear, uncertainty carry loud voices in eastern Ukraine as violence continues

September 4, 2014

Sasha’s shoe repair shop has always sounded a bit like a percussion section. But lately it’s had some deep, terrifying bass in the background. Guns.

CrossPoint Church, Trussville, minster of missions

September 4, 2014

James Sampley is the new minister of missions and senior adults for CrossPoint Church, Trussville. He previously served as pastor of First Church, Ashville. He

Dara Maclean sings about freedom, forgiveness

September 4, 2014

Through her music and message, singer/songwriter Dara Maclean desires to help audiences find freedom, forgiveness and fulfillment in Christ. With her hit song “Suitcases,” Maclean

Alabama Baptists adapt missions efforts in Ukraine during unrest

September 4, 2014

When Ashley Ivey sees Ukraine in the news — the violence, the bombs, the downed aircraft — or overhears a conversation about it, she thinks

First Church, Dadeville, Operation Christmas Child

September 4, 2014

First Church, Dadeville, will host an Operation Christmas Child (OCC) countdown event, “The Power of a Simple Gift,” Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. Free OCC resources

Seattle Mariners catcher Zunino focuses on faith

September 4, 2014

During the 2011 Southeastern Conference (SEC) tournament, University of Florida catcher Mike Zunino got tripped up with a Georgia batter during the first inning as