First person: Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks

November 24, 2022

As I look back on this past year, I am thankful for this first year of my retirement. At times, I thought it might never

Thanksgiving feasts provide natural path to gospel

November 24, 2022

Everyone excitedly crowded around the Thanksgiving feast. The tables overflowed with sweet potato casseroles, cranberry sauce, green bean casseroles, pumpkin and pecan pies. The turkey

Two Christian females in Nigeria rescued years after abduction

November 23, 2022

BORNO STATE, Nigeria — Two more of the 276 females abducted eight years ago from a girls’ school in Nigeria have been located. The recovery

‘For the edifying of the believers’: The Pilgrims and the Geneva Bible

November 23, 2022

By Mark Rathel, Ph.D. Professor of Theology and Philosophy Baptist College of Florida In numerous places, a “War of the Bibles” is a 21st-century reality.

FBC Alexander City celebrates 150th anniversary throughout October

November 23, 2022

First Baptist Church Alexander City celebrated its 150th anniversary throughout October with speakers Steve King, pastor (Oct. 2); Dave Briley, former worship pastor (Oct. 9);

Second Baptist Church Boaz celebrates 75th anniversary

November 23, 2022

Second Baptist Church, Boaz, celebrated its 75th anniversary Oct. 16 with David Johnson, longtime member and retired minister; Jimmy Harrison, former pastor; and Boaz Mayor