135 people baptized by 3Circle Church at the beach

October 1, 2023

3Circle Church began beach baptisms during the pandemic. This year was the biggest baptism event yet, with 135 people baptized on Aug. 27.

Tony Evans speaks at anniversary event, ‘There IS a Balm in Gilead’

September 30, 2023

Speaking in Birmingham, pastor and author Tony Evans said of the U.S., “We continue to suffer from the wounds of division and calamity and crisis, racial animus (and) negative political discord that is often bred along racial lines.”

Pursue fruitfulness with faithfulness, Blackaby urges Revive Summit participants

September 29, 2023

Richard Blackaby, president of Blackaby Ministries International, and Rick Fisher, BMI vice president, were featured speakers at NAMB’s Revive Summit held Sept. 12–13 at Hope Community Church in Birmingham.

Chilton County maternity home aims to help women through unplanned pregnancies

September 28, 2023

On Oct. 1, Care Net of Chilton County will open Selah’s Oasis Maternity Home, a place where expectant moms and girls aging out of foster care learn confidence, learn their worth in Christ and prepare for the future.

‘The Blind’ offers a look at early life of ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch

September 27, 2023

From 2012–2017, the reality TV series “Duck Dynasty” offered a look into the Robertson family and their duck-call and decoy business. A new movie, “The Blind,” in theaters Sept. 28, tells the story of Phil’s life before he was famous.

‘God’s timing is perfect,’ says singer-songwriter Natalie Layne in light of musical journey

September 26, 2023

Singer-songwriter Natalie Layne fell in love with music as a child. Her debut EP, “Amen,” released July 28, is the realization of a lifelong dream.

‘The Hiding Place’ brings the powerful story of Corrie ten Boom to the big screen

September 24, 2023

“The Hiding Place,” a 1971 book by Corrie ten Boom about her family’s experience hiding Jews during World War II, taught millions about God’s faithfulness and forgiveness. Now a new film based on the book is reaching younger audiences.