‘Radically changed’: MTI at Bibb prison holds first graduation
August 4, 2025
Taylor Gurley said when he first agreed to teach theology courses at Bibb Correctional Facility, he wondered how it would go.
‘We need chaplains’: U.S. military chaplaincy and 250 years of ministry
August 1, 2025
The U.S. military chaplaincy marked 250 years on Tuesday (July 29), as the national military marked its own 250th anniversary in June.
How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed for His Father’s strength
July 31, 2025
In honest vulnerability and humble surrender, Jesus prayed to the Father about His own needs — what He needed at that particular time to glorify God and complete His painful and difficult mission.
How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed before major decisions
July 30, 2025
After John the Baptist baptized Jesus (Matt. 3:16–17; Luke 3:21–22), the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the Judean wilderness to fast and pray before He embarked on His public ministry.
Coosa County inmates ‘eager to receive the Word,’ celebrate baptism
July 29, 2025
Lee Wilder said he and his wife, Dana, got to be a part of something recently that was “a big blessing” — he was able to baptize two Coosa County inmates in Hatchet Creek.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 3
July 28, 2025
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 3, written by Bryan D. Gill, D.Min., Director of the Office of Faith, Learning and Vocation, Samford University in Birmingham.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 3
July 28, 2025
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 3, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Sand Mountain Worship Collective meets churches’ needs, helps musicians grow
July 28, 2025
“Can you send us anybody?” That was the question Robert Reed’s father-in-law, Steve Townson, asked him a few months ago — and set something new in motion.
