Harbin, longtime Mount Ararat pastor, dies at 79

February 17, 2025

Edward Harbin served as pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Woodville for 46 years.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 23

February 17, 2025

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 23, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.

First person: Life lessons in the game of basketball

February 17, 2025

For as long as I can remember, I would always trade the pigskin for a round ball without hesitation.

Tuscumbia’s Westside Baptist loses steeple in storms; disaster relief crews at work

February 16, 2025

Westside Baptist in Tuscumbia lost its steeple when an EF-1 tornado ripped through the city late Feb. 15. Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers were at work in that city and ready to help elsewhere, including Kentucky and Tennessee.

Lass Words: Remembering the ‘good old days’

February 16, 2025

The pace of life is so much faster now. Information is available instantly. It has conditioned us to want everything and want it faster. So we pack our lives with dizzying schedules that often leave little room for spiritual activities.

Attacks upon Nigerian Christians claim 15 more lives

February 15, 2025

Nigeria has led the world in the number of Christians killed for their faith. Nigeria is No. 7 on Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List of places most difficult to be a Christian.