“Pointing our hearts in the same direction … choosing to be the family of God … is what our culture needs to see right now — to be this city on a hill, a living example of how we can be that unity in diversity.” —Jason Gray
For the last three-plus years, Don Blakeney and other worship pastors in Marshall County have met together for mentorship and fellowship. It’s a much-needed support system, members say.
When six men under the age of 30 committed suicide within four months in the Anderson area, pastor Heath Harrelson felt a heightened sense of urgency to plan a men’s event aimed at bringing hope.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 7, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 7, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph. D., Executive Director of the Center for Christian Calling, University of Mobile.
“If the Church would just be the Church and live in holiness and reject the ways of the world, I actually think the entire country would turn around. I think we would see revival,” says author and musician John Cooper.
“At our concerts we want people to know that there is a sense of hope and future in knowing Christ,” says Russ Lee, lead singer of the Christian group NewSong. The group’s 2024 tour kicks off Jan. 12 at the Mitchell Center in Mobile.
“No matter how lost we feel or how difficult things get, Jesus sees us where we are and He’s going to see us through it,” says singer/songwriter Brandon Heath. “Where could we hide from Him? He pursues us. He sees us and stays with us.”
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