10 accused in riots targeting Christians acquitted

June 26, 2025

Ten individuals accused of involvement in massive riots targeting Christians in Pakistan have been acquitted, according to an attorney.

Lass Words: A smile is good for the soul

June 26, 2025

Some jokes are so bad, they’re good. They are so corny they make you groan, but then sort of force you to crack a smile.

Deadly torture, abductions spotlight Pakistan persecution

June 25, 2025

Recent incidents of deadly torture and of abductions that result in forced marriage indicate the daily risk of persecution that some religious minorities face in Pakistan.

Grocery tax to drop to 2% in September, but economy has final say

June 25, 2025

The state sales tax on most groceries will be 2% starting Sept. 1, halved since 2023 when lawmakers first took the tax rate from 4% to 3%.

Jesus Movement moments: Bob Curlee’s musicals remembered 50 years later

June 25, 2025

“We were unknowingly participating in the Jesus Movement that was transforming American Christianity,” Tommy Ellison said.

Report: Higher degrees raise earnings, but Alabama struggles to keep graduates

June 24, 2025

Alabama’s college graduates earn significantly more income as their level of education rises, but the state struggles to retain many of its highest-paid graduates to other states, according to a recent report.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 29

June 24, 2025

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 29, written by Bryan D. Gill, D.Min., Director of the Office of Faith, Learning and Vocation, Samford University in Birmingham.