First person: Reflections on the life, testimony of Queen Elizabeth II

September 8, 2022

I think it was at my very first meal after moving to England that a new friend taught me this about Queen Elizabeth — she

Opinion: Alabama’s McCain responds to Sen. Warren

July 26, 2022

The rhetoric around the abortion debate is often emotional and polarizing, with pro-life and pro-choice advocates finding little common ground. But historically, efforts to serve

First person: Even liberty has its limits

July 3, 2022

By Bill King Pastor, author and entertainer We live in “The Land of the Free,” but certainly not at the gas station or grocery store

First person: International swimming body acknowledges reality

June 25, 2022

This past Sunday, FINA, the world governing body for swimming released new guidelines for transgender athletes. A working group, assembled last fall, presented suggested policies

Rick Lance’s 10 reasons for CP ‘now more than ever’

May 29, 2022

In challenging times, questions concerning the Southern Baptist Convention are often asked. As one loyal Southern Baptist who is committed strongly to giving through the

First person: Pastor calls on congregation, others to make decisions with ‘clear, Spirit-led hearts’

May 24, 2022

Dear Church Family, Early Monday morning, I read an article published by Christianity Today concerning the handling of abuse by the Southern Baptist Convention. Monday

First Person: A good attitude as we go to Anaheim

May 5, 2022

By Rick Lance Executive Director, Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Anaheim awaits Southern Baptists as we prepare for our annual meeting. The setting will