Patsy Riley shares her ‘tested by fire’ faith with FBC Talladega women

June 12, 2003

Sometimes we must be tested by fire to become what God wants us to be, Alabama first lady Patsy Riley recently told more than 200

Welcoming Candace McIntosh

April 3, 2003

Since this article appears once a month in The Alabama Baptist sometimes I am a month behind in information, but I didn’t want the opportunity

Planning crucial to long-range growth

April 3, 2003

Any church building committee member can easily look at a swelling Sunday congregation in a cramped sanctuary, see the need for a larger facility and

Alabama Acteens, WMU women celebrate with new executive director

March 27, 2003

Alabama WMU’s spring events for girls and women were a little bittersweet this year. “It was sad knowing Miss Candace won’t be in charge

St. James sings of prayer’s power

March 16, 2003

Grammy Award-winning Christian recording artist Rebecca St. James said there is no doubt to whom she credits her success. And she is not shy

Daughter of ‘Chaplain of Bourbon Street’ speaks about the ‘Living Water’

March 13, 2003

Growing up as the daughter of the “Chaplain of Bourbon Street” wasn’t always easy, and Rhonda Harrington Kelley admits her father’s zeal often embarrassed her.

Gardenia Mae shares the gospel ¬— her way

March 9, 2003

The petite figure of Gardenia Maw Firbatch saunters onto the stage wearing hiking boots, overalls and a well-stocked tool belt. “Howdy!” she shouts, breaking