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By Michael J. Brooks King Solomon made an interesting observation in the book of Ecclesiastes: “God has put eternity in our hearts” (3:11). What this means is that though we... Read more
By Steve Flowers, commentary When Senator Richard Shelby announced he would not run for reelection to a sixth six-year term in 2022, speculation immediately began as to who would run for our... Read more
By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “I worship in truth by reading the word of God and having faith that the word of God is 100 percent true, and that God is within me,” says Grace, 10. Thank Go... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks One day Barth, Bonhoeffer, Brunner, Bultmann and Tillich, great theologians all, met the Lord. The Lord asked, “Who did men say that I am?” “Some say you’re Elijah, or J... Read more
By David Carroll, commentary It is graduation season, and pre-COVID, I was occasionally asked to speak at a commencement program, but this year most of the organizers just want to get it ove... Read more
By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “You are not supposed to live on toys because you cannot take them to heaven,” says Adrienne, 8. Adults try to live on toys, too. The difference is that adult... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks “And they lived happily ever after.” This oft-repeated line is burnished in our memories from childhood stories we heard so long ago. But they’re called “fairy-tales” s... Read more
By Paul DeMarco, commentary State Legislatures around the country are considering bills that would punish those that have been found guilty of illegal protest and riots. Oklahoma just passed... Read more
Michael J. Brooks My friend Wayne was a pastor in Montgomery. We visited one day, and he was excited to tell me about something he’d recently discovered. “Air Supply is the greatest music I’... Read more
By David Guttery, commentary We constantly monitor changes in many economic metrics so that we might better understand trends, and this improves our ability to manage investment portfolios t... Read more