Longtime worship minister Gerald Sims dies at 86

September 4, 2024

Gerald Max Sims, who served as a bivocational music minister for his entire adult life — most recently at Central Baptist Church in Florence — died Aug. 8.

‘Every job is a ministry,’ says meteorologist James Spann

August 29, 2024

People are often afraid of finding their purpose because they think it won’t make sense to the rest of the world, said James Spann, chief meteorologist for ABC 33/40. He later added, “Every job is a ministry.”

Alabama broadcaster Chris Stewart shares story of faith, resilience

August 27, 2024

With the college football season now upon us, University of Alabama fans will soon be hearing from Chris Stewart as he calls games as the official “voice of the Crimson Tide.”

Grandparents provide varying levels of care to grandchildren in today’s modern world

August 20, 2024

Nationally, there are more than 2.5 million grandparents who carry the primary responsibility of caring for their grandchildren, with about a third of grandchildren living with their grandparents being under six years old.

Celebrating Grandparents Day on Sept. 8 is about showing appreciation, love

August 20, 2024

Commemorated the Sunday after Labor Day each year, this year Grandparents Day is Sept. 8. Many churches and families will make a special effort to recognize the blessing of grandparents on this day.

‘Miraculously changed’: Chaplain leverages life story to share hope of Jesus

August 16, 2024

When God’s love makes a radical, life-changing impact, it can lead to living for Him in a radical way. This exemplifies the life of Eddie Burchfield, a chaplain, author, musician and evangelist.

Someone You Should Know — Carolyn Matthews

August 13, 2024

Carolyn Matthews, “the bread lady,” is known for giving away hundreds of home-baked loaves each year. She could also be called “the caring lady” and “the whatever-is-needed lady.”