Jobless rate falls, labor participation dips slightly

August 18, 2025

Alabama’s labor force participation rate dipped slightly in July to 57.9%, down from 58.0% in June, Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed said.

First person: When fear comes knocking

August 18, 2025

Fear is arrogant. It barges into your life and never apologizes for anything. It paints your soul with uncertainty and makes you dread something you can’t even define.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 24

August 18, 2025

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 24, 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 24

August 18, 2025

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 24, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.

Missionaries tackling ‘deeper questions about the Christian faith’ in Europe

August 18, 2025

Joseph Hazen’s phone rang, and he answered to hear the voice of his North African friend. Hazen, an International Mission Board missionary, and his friend have served together for almost 20 years in a large European city.