Book review — The 25 Days of Christmas

December 5, 2018

Reviewed by Martine Bates Fairbanks, Ed.D. James Merritt. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2018. 56 pp. (Large Hardback). I always try to review at least

Kevin Garrett called as new pastor of FBC Atmore

December 5, 2018

ESCAMBIA Kevin Garrett is the new pastor of First Church, Atmore. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Jacksonville State University and holds a master

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson for December 9, 2018

December 5, 2018

By Jim Barnette, Ph.D. Samford University and Brookwood Baptist Church, Mountain Brook Joseph’s Obedience Matthew 1:18–25 Joseph has been referred to as “the forgotten man

Union Baptist Church holds month-long 150th celebration

December 5, 2018

Union Baptist Church, Grand Bay, celebrated its 150th anniversary Oct. 21, but the celebration began Oct. 7 with an old-fashioned day when people got to

Christmas Controversies

December 5, 2018

As sure as the calendar approaches Dec. 25, the news outlets of America are filled with stories about Christmas controversies. People argue over the way

Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson for December 9, 2018

December 5, 2018

By Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile NOT ALONE Genesis 28:10–22 Purpose Revealed (10–15) As Isaac lifted his hands

Chris Crain called as new executive director of missions for Birmingham Association

December 5, 2018

Birmingham Chris Crain is the new executive director of missions for Birmingham Association. He will begin Jan. 1. He currently serves as associational mission strategist