
Former addict turned singer shares how God now uses his life
Stephen McWhirter was once addicted to meth, using every day for over half a decade. Today, he is an award-nominated worship artist who gives all the glory of his salvation to the work of Jesus Christ.

First person: Movies and what Christmas is all about
If I were to ask you to name the best Christmas movies of all time, I am confident several titles would make the list …

Licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries in Alabama approved
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has approved licenses for three dispensary companies. This latest development signals a major step toward

Alabama pharmacists push for reform on Capitol Hill
Second-generation pharmacist Anna Noojin’s dream job has turned into a nightmare because of pharmacy benefit managers, she said during a trip to advocate for reform in Washington.

Former Alabama Baptist pastor, missionary Larry Hughes dies at 73
Over the years, Larry Hughes served in a number of Alabama Baptist churches, as well as serving as an IMB missionary in Western Europe for five years.

Latest news: Missionary convicted of planning husband’s murder; Oxford announces word of year; longtime Baptist journalist to retire
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

Largest faith-based foster care provider in Alabama ready to expand, and ‘everyone can do something’
Have you ever thought about what the “homes” in Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries means?

To Santa or not to Santa? Church leaders share their thoughts
Stephanie Gilliam, director of children’s ministries at Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama, said she grew up in a “Santa family.”