Faith
A conversation with an angel
By R.A. Mathews “Cath-licks.” I can hardly be blamed for this — everyone I knew said Cath-licks. It wasn’t until I was in my twenties ...
Guest Columnist, Author at Luverne Journal
Faith
The last final exam
By Dean Kelly Back in the fall, for most, sometime in August, a new school year began. From little kindergarteners, to those who would suffer ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, May 4, 2024 11:51 pm
Faith
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Michael J. Brooks The Jimmy Carter administration faced a number of challenges, but arguably the high-water mark of achievement was the Camp David Peace Accords ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, May 4, 2024 11:48 pm
Faith
These things have I learned
By Michael J. Brooks The way Baptists do it probably isn’t best, but nobody yet has made us change. Some denominations require an apprentice program ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:59 pm
Faith
Please, help my unbelief!
By Dean Kelly As Jesus was leaving the site of the transfiguration, He saw a great multitude of people around His disciples. When He asked ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:56 pm
Faith
The 40-minute walk to Bethany
By R.A. Mathews It’s a great mystery: the 40-minute walk to Bethany. It’s also one that hardly anyone notices. Why did Jesus take His disciples ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:51 pm
News
Fund Summer EBT, invest in healthier future for children
By Laura Lester and Carol Gundlach Summertime often can be the hungriest time for Alabama children. By investing in Summer EBT, our policymakers can take ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 2:47 pm
Faith
Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s
By Dean Kelly This past Monday was “Tax Day” in America. I don’t know anyone who loves Tax Day. I’m not sure the IRS (Internal ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:10 pm
Faith
Following Jesus – No turning back
By Michael J. Brooks We planned a dream vacation several years ago to Las Vegas where we heard Barry Manilow and The Temptations (these are ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:04 pm
Faith
The message of the two Mary’s
By R.A. Mathews This will surprise you. Despite great discussion about Mary Magdalene today and throughout history, there’s almost nothing in scripture on her life ...