‘Cautious optimism’: Worship attendance at churches up for the 1st time in decades
The past 25 years have been rough for American churches and other houses of worship.
Christian woman in critical condition following brutal attack
A Christian woman in Pakistan is in critical condition after two men brutally raped her.
After SCOTUS ruling, what’s next for Alabama’s congressional map?
Alabama Republicans want to redistrict the state’s congressional map in the wake of the monumental Supreme Court decision against race-drawn districts in Louisiana, and they likely have the power to do so. The question is when.
‘Stranger in their world’: Continuing the work in Central Asia
When Russ and Olivia Hooper joined the International Mission Board’s Macedonia Program, they signed up for a four-year adventure that blended hands-on church planting with seminary study.
In ‘brokenness,’ Coach Hugh Freeze finds hope and peace in Christ
Speaking recently to students at All Christ Church in Auburn, Hugh Freeze described how he is experiencing God’s hope and peace even amid the brokenness and heartache of being terminated as Auburn University’s head coach.
Musician’s call to worship changes after conversion
A locally renowned musician found himself sitting in the one-room jail cell of the local police station. In addition to an illustrious career as a pianist in a band, he was his community’s cantor.
U.S. House returns; Alabama’s members focusing on defense, health care, spending
After more than 50 days out of session, the U.S. House returned Monday for its first full week back in Washington, with a long to-do list before the end of the year.
First person: Book review club or community?
If you’ve not participated in one you’ve likely seen and heard of book review groups.