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 Michael J Brooks A little girl found herself in the church Christmas pageant and sang the assigned carol with gusto, though in error: “While shepherds washed their socks by night / all se... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Special to The Tribune I was a boy in suburban Birmingham when a man pounded on our door one night. We came to learn he was drunk and believed our house was his house. M... 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 The Apostle John was exiled to Patmos in the Aegean Sea—the fortress reserved for Rome’s worst criminals. John was only guilty of preaching the gospel of love. But he li... 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 It was a new day in 1858 when America and Great Britain celebrated the first trans-Atlantic cable message from Queen Victoria to President James Buchanan. The 99-word me... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Special to The Tribune I’ve known a few pastors over the years who seemed to generate conflict, even taking it as a sign of faithfulness to God. Such as the pastor who f... Read more
What about autographing the Bible?
Commentary By Michael J. Brooks The recent tornado in Lee County, Alabama, was devastating with 23 lives lost—several in a single family. How sad that things changed for these residents in s... Read more