By Michael J. Brooks Someone had an interesting post on Facebook asking for sad personal stories in three words. A few responders used levity with “Donald Trump won” and “P... Read more
By Kevin Payne, Palmerdale UMC The popular Christmas carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” proclaims in its third stanza: “How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given; so God imparts... Read more
By Buddy Champion Bah Humbug! We have all this commercialization and busy activities. They have been trying to sell Christmas stuff in the stores since August. Who came up with all these par... Read more
By Megan Miller, Editor TRUSSVILLE – Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church gained a new Reverend on Nov. 1. Rev. Wes Sharp came to Trussville from Orlando, but has deep roots in Alabama,... Read more
By Dr. J. Wayne Kilpatrick The Bible tells us there are many homes. There was the home in the Garden of Eden, the first home the world has ever known. There was the home of Jacob, where ther... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks It was in 1992 that I attended a Christian Citizenship Conference in our nation’s capital. We had a prayer breakfast one morning superintended by the late Richard ... Read more
By Andy Waits, FBC Springville Politics dominates lately. While everyone has a different opinion, everyone is convinced they are correct. Many are worried. If their candidate doesn’t get ele... Read more
By Buddy Champion Did you know that you are uniquely special? Really…you are a great person and made like no one else. When you look in the mirror today, you need to see someone that has ext... Read more
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the l... Read more
By Megan Miller, Editor TRUSSVILLE – Faith Lutheran Church heard a sermon from its new pastor for the first time Sunday. Unlike many other denominations, Lutherans receive a call to their pa... Read more