By Michael J. Brooks It was a disturbing call I received several years ago. His mother phoned to say Gary was in jail. Gary had grown up in our church and joined the U.S. Army. On a weekend... Read more
By Crystal McGough, copy editor CLAY — When Clay pastor Randy Pardue and his wife, Tammy, received a late-in-life gift, their fourth child, born when their other children were mostly a... Read more
By FCF Church In our busy lives, it’s easy to rush through things. But there is one thing we don’t need to rush. Read more
By Michael J. Brooks I remember two horrific tragedies in my college days and learned more about them lately. Ted Bundy was a suspect in more than 30 murders of young women, and later confes... Read more
By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “John the Baptist called Jesus the Lamb of God because Jesus is too holy and wonderful for him to even untie his shoes,” says Mitchell, 8. Before John t... Read more
By FCF Church Here’s a challenge! Find friends you can do more with instead of walking alone. Read more
By Tyler Warner On April 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison became the first U.S. President to die in office, a mere 31 days after his inauguration. He was succeeded by Vice President John Tyle... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks The Samaritans were the “untouchables” of the first century. They shared Jewish ancestry, but their lineage was changed through intermarriage with Canaanites and pagans.... Read more
By Andy Waits, FBC Springville My wife and I are expecting our first child. We are excited and nervous. Having had two miscarriages last year, we approach this pregnancy with severe anxiety.... Read more
By Michael Brooks Years ago students had to relocate to attend theological seminary. I often joke that when I was young, we had seminaries to attend, not just click on! The rise of Internet... Read more