Jerry Edwin Freeman, pastor of Bell Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Falkville, died on Christmas Eve from complications of COVID-19. He was 73. Freeman served in
By Will Kynes, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University OVERCOMING WORRY Psalm 23:1–6 For many, the events of this past year caused a
By Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D. Dean of Christian Studies, University of Mobile MATURED Luke 2:41–52 Bible students will note that each Gospel account emphasizes different
In the midst of a strange and stressful year, people turned to the same place they have for decades in their search for answers. The
By Doug Rogers Director of communications, Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions If the COVID-19 pandemic has proven anything, it’s that Alabama Baptists are faithful
Larry D. Johnson Sr., pastor of Sunny Eve Baptist Church, Anniston, died Nov. 29. He was 79. Over the years, Johnson served as pastor of other
Calvin Roger Brooks, pastor of Fairview Heights Northside Baptist Church, Anniston, died Dec. 24. He was 58. A native of Calhoun County, Brooks had a
Janet Erwin says if she had stepped straight out of her role at national Woman’s Missionary Union and into retirement, she doesn’t think she would’ve
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