‘Ugly’ quilts famous in Pickens
September 16, 2004
Remember Aunt Mattie’s pea green floral curtains from 1964? How about the outrageously bold plaid your mother outfitted you in for your first day of
What do ministers really make?
September 9, 2004
How much do you make a year? Now, let me ask you another question. When you thought of that answer, did you include your health
South Alabama pastor balances work, church, long commute
September 9, 2004
During the week he is known as Dr. Kenneth Fields, a domestic violence and anger management counselor in Mobile. On Wednesday nights and Sundays,
Preaching legend Olford dies at 86
September 9, 2004
Stephen Olford, known worldwide as the “prince of preachers” and the “pastor’s pastor,” died of a stroke Aug. 29. He was 86. Founder and
Texas church ousts 165 members from its roll
September 9, 2004
CORPUS CHRISTI — Gardendale Baptist Church, Corpus Christi, Texas, removed 165 members from its church roll after they voted against affirming the pastor’s leadership. Becoming
Alabama disaster relief teams aid rural Florida after Charley
September 2, 2004
Nedra Cave stayed in her rural Arcadia home to protect her animals when Hurricane Charley hit Southwest Florida and turned inland. Had the 82-year-old widow
Many physicians volunteer at free clinics despite malpractice coverage issues
September 2, 2004
Fearless faith drives some Alabama physicians to toss their profit potential and risk volunteering a few hours a week, helping people who are least able
Former Montgomery drug dealer, gang member trades crime for pastorate
August 26, 2004
He’s a former drug dealer and gang member, hardly the credentials sought by most churches looking for pastors. But Huey Harris’ dramatic conversion from
