Every December, our TAB Media team takes the time to look back and assess some of the stories we published in print and online for The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper — specifically those that seemed to capture the most attention from our readers. Like most years, many of those stories reflect tragedy, controversy and loss, but they also spotlight redemption, transformed lives for Christ and other encouraging moments.
This year, we again used Google Analytics to help us put together a list of top stories. To begin, here are some of the articles that hopefully provided a little encouragement amid the darker headlines spotlighting tragedy, loss, scandal and other troubling news.
Among them were the following:
Former addict turned singer shares how God now uses his life
Alabama pastor finds way to reach nonbelievers as a chaplain
Kendricks’ ‘The Forge’ aims to ignite a discipleship movement within churches
Hurting church finds restoration, healing after apology to former pastor
Rescued missionary releases statement gives thanks to God ‘for delivering me’
And of course among the list of top stories, were also those that focused more on loss , tragedy and the latest hot-button issues at the time:
Gospel singer-songwriter Squire Parsons now experiencing sweet Beulah Land
Samford assistant professor’s daughter among those killed in Texas flash flood
Family friends mourn loss of retired missionary ministry leader after attack
Three major motions defeated at SBC25
10 former SBC presidents urge avoiding ultimatum with ERLC
BONUS story: Check out our series on the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force audio files.
What were some other stories that captured your attention and stood out to you? We’re always on the hunt for good stories. Feel free to share with us at news@TABMedia.group.
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