The Value of a Long Pastoral Tenure April 24, 2003 Judson Jones’ story is an unusual one. He was called as pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Hueytown when he was right out of Read More
The Easter Story: It’s All About Love April 17, 2003 The first Christian song most children learn to sing is “Jesus Loves Me.” It is a simple song with a profound message. “Jesus loves me! Read More
Reflections on Romans 8:28 April 11, 2003 It was with surprise that I picked up a copy of the March 28 issue of The Alabama Baptist and found reference to my wedding Read More
The Welfare of Alabama Is at Stake April 10, 2003 The long-forecast crisis has become a reality. Alabama faces a financial plight that threatens most every aspect of government. That means the welfare of Alabama Read More
How Do We Know God? April 3, 2003 A wealthy, overbearing father is killed by the eldest of his three sons. The boys, who each have a different mother, divide the old man’s Read More
Facing Our Fears in Uncertain Times March 27, 2003 The puzzle hit the floor with a thud. Pieces bounced across the floor. The five-year-old from whose hands the puzzle dropped almost cried. He had Read More
Turning Toward Easter March 20, 2003 For those who follow the church year, this is the season of Lent, a 40-day period of devotional preparation for the celebration of Easter. Lent Read More
Baptist World Alliance: Still Doing Good Work March 13, 2003 The Khagrachari Hills region of Bangladesh is an area few Americans will ever visit. It is rugged and remote. The people live in deplorable poverty Read More