Library of Congress seeks inaugural sermons

January 15, 2009

The Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center is seeking sermons that are preached in U.S. houses of worship during inaugural week. The library said it

Morris, Larry D.

January 15, 2009

Larry D. Morris, pastor of Alpine Baptist Church in Coosa River Baptist Association for more than 40 years, died Jan. 6. He was 66. A

Learning, honing skills necessary for finding jobs during economic volatility

January 15, 2009

Business closures. Layoffs. Downsizing. Cutbacks. Is there any good news for an Alabamian looking for employment? While the figures may not be fabulous, a report

Baptists organize relief efforts for Gaza, Israel

January 15, 2009

In and around war-torn Gaza, Baptist groups are already at work providing relief. A three-member medical team from Hungarian Baptist Aid is in Egypt, helping

Baptist worker describes condition of war-torn Gaza, says it’s ‘never been as bad’

January 15, 2009

Our hearts are extremely saddened by the news from Gaza. Once again, war is ravaging the area. Although my family and I moved out of

Standing at a Fork in the Road

January 15, 2009

Every Alabama schoolchild has either read or heard Robert Frost’s famous poem “The Road Not Taken.” Most recall the opening line, “Two roads diverged in

State Baptists exceed ’08 CP goal despite tough economy

January 15, 2009

Despite the rough economic climate, Alabama Baptists came through again with their Cooperative Program (CP) giving in 2008, according to the Alabama Baptist State Board