By Michael J. Brooks The apostle Paul exhorted Christians in Romans 13 to obey the government as God’s “deacon,” or servant, who punishes evil and upholds the good. In othe... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks I asked a nurse if she ever grew accustomed to the gorgeous view of Birmingham from St. Vincent’s Hospital South Tower. She said no. I stood there for several minutes ta... Read more
By Tyler Warner On the west coast of the United States there is a pitcher plant called the cobra lily. It’s a carnivorous plant that lures insects inside its stem and traps them to their dea... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks I attended a denominational event in Richmond several years ago and took an extra day for sightseeing, including the Confederate White House Jefferson Davis used after h... Read more
By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “To worship God is paying attention to nobody else but God,” says Pruitt, 11. “If you don’t do it, it sort of messes you up. You can worship him anywhere.” “I... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks I thought it would be a snap to trim a few dead tree branches, but the ladder slipped and so did I. Fortunately, it was only a six-foot ladder and I didn’t fall far. I e... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Anne Murray remains among my favorite musicians (and I trust she celebrated a happy 75th birthday last week). Her first song I remember is “Snowbird” when I was in colle... Read more
By Andy Waits, FBC Springville Associate Pastor/Worship & Students SPRINGVILLE — I love reading books about WWII. Studying this time period has become a hobby for me. Specifically, I hav... Read more
By Tyler Warner, Calvary Chapel Trussville In Acts 16, Paul and Silas are thrown into a Philippian prison after a public beating. No trial, no chance to explain themselves. Their backs had b... Read more
By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “I am the good shepherd,” said Jesus. “The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep,” (John 10:11). The world is full of leaders and gurus who promise peace... Read more