Rise to the Moment of Truth Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Phil Williams: Faith AND politics

Faith and politics go together like a hand in a glove. Get up Christians. Get busy, and go to the polls and vote your faith. Vote like your faith depends on it.

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Joey Clark: Three responses to the rising darkness

I kept looking for light to celebrate the end of another work week, yet all I found was a slowly rising darkness in the headlines.

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Report: Alabama ranked 20th in the nation for religious liberty

Alabama is 20th in the nation for religious liberty, according to a new ranking from the Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy.

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Alabama named ‘most religious’ state in the nation

Alabama is the most religious state in the nation, according to a recent study released by SmileHub.

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Joey Clark: Fight! Fight! Fight! Fear not!

Pumping his fist in the air three times, he shouted, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” with each thrust, as the crowd began to roar in recognition of what they were witnessing. Suddenly, the fear welling up within me began to transform into pride.

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ALCAP's Davis: House's Hindu prayer to open legislative day on National Day of Prayer 'odd,' 'disturbing'

During Thursday's broadcast of "Priority Talk" on Birmingham radio's Truth 101.1 WXJC, host Greg Davis weighed in on the Alabama House of Representatives electing to kick off National Day of Prayer with a Hindu prayer rather than a traditional Christian prayer.

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Alabama House of Representatives kicks off National Day of Prayer with Hindu prayer and scripture recitation, which was cut short, according to Hindu statesman

The Alabama House of Representatives began its legislative day on the National Day of Prayer with a Hindu prayer, followed by similar displays from lawmakers from various Christian denominations.

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Laura Clark: What’s the difference between your faith and your personal preference?

What is the difference between the modern church and a community center with a shared mission? If you’re the average American, the answer is, sadly, nothing.

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Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine leaning on faith, prophesied message that the truth will be revealed

In October 2001, Paul Prine was working as a police officer in Mobile when his life changed forever. While responding to a domestic call, he was shot three times. As he fought for his life, he was sure he was about to lose it. He called out to God and was saved right then and there.

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House committee advances bill allowing school board to hire chaplains — 'This is about emotional support'

The House Education Policy Committee approved legislation on Wednesday that would allow public schools to employ or accept volunteer chaplains upon approval from a board of education or charter school governing body.  

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Ivey delivers Easter message of 'hope and redemption' — 'Let us rejoice in the victory of His resurrection'

Ahead of Easter Sunday, Gov. Kay Ivey delivered a message of "hope and redemption" to Alabamians.

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'Put the devil on notice': 'Scores' of students baptized at Unite Bama event

Thousands showed up at Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama campus on Wednesday for a night of worship hosted by Unite Bama, and a large number left with their lives forever changed.

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‘Unexplainable’: 1819 News’ Ashley Carter releases book of short stories showcasing God’s faithfulness

A collection of short stories, “Unexplainable” offers honest and heartfelt anecdotes from Carter’s life experiences, each one pointing the reader back to a relationship with God, while also providing practical ways to pursue the important things in life.

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Auburn baseball's Butch Thompson aiming for 'championships' but also wanting to 'make a difference' through Christ

In a recent podcast with "Sports Spectrum," Auburn head baseball coach Butch Thompson discussed his faith in Christ and what it means for him in his life.

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Winter Jam 2024: 40-city Christian music tour starts in Alabama on Friday

"Winter Jam 2024," the largest Christian music annual tour, will perform in 40 U.S. cities. Kickoff is in Mobile for well-known contemporary Christian music acts and a message.

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Montgomery Rev. John Ed Mathison suggests patterning these Bible characters for your New Year

As we all start a New Year, John Ed, as almost everyone calls him, has made a common sense suggestion for a New Year’s resolution, really for a life change.

Proverbs Alabama News
Jim Zeigler: A powerful 2024 New Year’s resolution; different and difference-making

Proverbs is called “the book of wisdom.” It contains and explains dozens, maybe hundreds, of common sense guidelines for more Godly living. It’s a how-to book for everyday life.

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Valiant Cross Academy in Montgomery receives $1 million education innovation award

A $1 million Yass Prize was awarded to Valiant Cross Academy, an all-boys Christian school based in Montgomery, on Wednesday.

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An invaluable Christmas gift you can share with others now, and it’s free

Alabama folks are sharing a Christmas gift to others throughout the month of December. They are spreading this message through Facebook, other social media and email.

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Auburn United Methodist Church files suit against United Methodist Church to force disaffiliation vote, establish property ownership

A coalition of members of the Auburn United Methodist Church recently filed a suit in Lee County to allow the congregation to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church and establish the congregants as the sole owners of the church’s property.

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Bishop returns to his roots in Sylacauga

It’s a long way from being an altar boy in Sylacauga to being Bishop of the U.S. Military Archdiocese, but that is the life journey made by Dickie Spencer.

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East Brewton's W.S. Neal High School football players baptized after a week of Bible study

Fourteen members of the W.S. Neal High School football team chose to be baptized this week.

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Jennifer Oliver O’Connell: Why the Freedom From Religion Foundation has Alabama in its crosshairs

Make no mistake, FFRF has targeted Alabama and will not stop until they succeed in upending the practices of faith that many of us hold dear.

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Thousands gather for 'Unite Auburn' — Event concludes with wave of student baptisms

Auburn University's Neville Arena hosted a massive crowd of nearly a thousand people across the age spectrum on Tuesday night for the "Unite Auburn" event featuring several speakers and a worship band performance. 

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Auburn's Freeze, Pearl, Thompson come together to tout 'big night of worship' at Neville Arena

The big three head coaches at Auburn University are calling on students to Unite next week in a "big night of worship and connection" at Neville Arena.

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First United Methodist Church-Montgomery continues to seek ways to disaffiliate despite rule change

First United Methodist Church-Montgomery is continuing to explore options to disassociate from the UMC denomination after a recent rule change in the church’s hierarchy changed the process by which churches can leave the denomination.

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Southern Baptist Convention votes on women’s ordination, expels two churches with women pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention, the country’s largest Protestant denomination, announced Wednesday that it has voted to uphold its Executive Committee’s previous decision to disfellowship member churches with women pastors.

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