Let's clean out the notebook ... • Keep in mind that Jasper's First Baptist Church will have two major events Sunday — one to show off new renovations and the second to honor a parting staff … more

Would you give up a job as an electrical engineer to paint pictures of cats?Young Pete the Cat fans can be thankful that Alabama native James Dean made that choice nearly 20 years ago. Dean and … more

Let's clean out the notebook ... • The well-respected Cook Political Report and other reports are beginning to tell a prospect I think is beginning to sink in with shock. Frankly, it is one I … more

Paul’s desire for the Romans and spiritual Israel in approximately A.D. 58 would be the same as what the Lord desires for us today.Romans 10:1-3 states, “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer … more

I imagine him as an older man. In my mind, he and his wife are leaving the home where their best memories were made. They're downsizing, and only the essentials are making the move with … more

Let's clean out the notebook ... • We are just now getting to discussing the runoff, thanks to the police situation last week. Frankly, in typing up the beat results, it seemed to go about as … more

Shooting a good photograph can be difficult. It seems like it should be an easy task, but there are many variables that go into getting that perfect picture. more

Imagine you’re on death row. Your only crime is preaching the Gospel. Your execution looms over you like an ominous cloud. You are confined to a dingy, dark, dank dungeon. To make matters worse, there is no plumbing in your cell, no toothpaste, no deodorant, no air conditioning, no Wi-Fi. You can only bathe occasionally. You look bad, you feel bad, you smell bad. How can you have peace in this miserable situation? Oh, and by the way, you can request three things. What would you ask for? more

Who needs some happy this week? I know I do. We might all feel better about the state of the world if we passed someone like Joseph Charles on our way to work each day. more

Now, at long last, I get to have my say about the photo. This may take a minute, but bear with me. It's been a long week. First of all, on a Wednesday morning, when Ron Harris was off and no one … more