By Michael J Brooks The Roman goddess Janus had two faces; with one he looked behind and with the other he looked forward. How fitting that the first month in the year is named for him. Janu... Read more
By Tyler Warner Calvary Chapel, Trussville TRUSSVILLE — We just commemorated the 100th anniversary of the World War I armistice. Nine million soldiers died in that war, and seven million civ... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks My denomination invited me to write a series of three commentaries for Sunday School teachers to be used next year, and I was happy to complete the assignment a bit earl... Read more
By Andy Waits, Associate Pastor, FBC Springville Special to The Tribune I wonder what the Apostle Paul would think if he visited some churches today. Some are healthy. But I imagine he would... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Special to The Tribune Kevin was minister of education in a church I served. He’d often say pastors and musicians get accolades after worship services, such as “Thanks f... Read more
By Michael J Brooks Special to The Tribune Christians have sung it for years but may be unaware of its origin in scripture. We sing, “Holy, holy, holy,” and talk about “cherubim and seraphim... Read more
By Michael J Brooks Special to The Tribune In his new book, “Faith,” former President Jimmy Carter includes Millard and Linda Fuller as examples of those whom he’s known and admired. The Ful... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Bob Harrington, the former “Chaplain of Bourbon Street,” preached one night and advertised his sermon title in the local newspaper: “Three Places Where... Read more
One of the most disheartening aspects of contemporary church life is the misunderstanding of a biblical call. Too many pastors today are more concerned with climbing the corporate church lad... Read more
By Mark Gainey, Deerfoot Baptist Church With each beginning of a new school year, I think about all the great memories I had with friends in school. However, I also remember some not so grea... Read more