First person: The importance of the local church

August 14, 2025

We simply cannot become the Christians God desires us to be apart from the life He wants us to live within a local assembly of believers.

Faith Moments: ‘It’s what you are willing to give’

August 10, 2025

“It’s not what you’ve got that matters a lot. It’s what you are willing to give!”

First person: When evil demands an audience

August 9, 2025

The apprehension of quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond on Tuesday morning in Jackson, Tennessee, was one of those rare events that reminded all of us how fragile life and the freedoms we enjoy can be.

First person: Freedom from commitments both a blessing and a curse

August 6, 2025

Several friends have shared with me lately how relieved they are to be free of the relentless commitments that dictated their schedules throughout their full-time careers and while raising their families.

Lass Words: The winning team

August 6, 2025

Another football season is upon us. I love my football team. I watch all their games on television with intense excitement and razor focus. I

First person: The privilege and discipline of giving

July 28, 2025

“The older I get, the more joy I find in giving to the Lord. I am profoundly grateful God allows us to make a meaningful financial difference through our local church,” noted Rob Jackson, Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.

First person: Engaging God’s people and the urgent need of orphan care

July 27, 2025

In Alabama, approximately 6,000 children are currently in the foster care system. Children enter this system for various reasons, including abuse, neglect, abandonment and socio-economic factors, among others.