Former York Baptist pastor Walker dies
September 6, 2024
Johnny Walker, who served as pastor of York Baptist Church in the 1970s, died Aug. 28. He was 77.
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.”
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