News Pastor of Lilly Baptist Church in Montgomery passes away Nathan Prewett Sep 18, 2025 Rev. Thomas Earl Jordan, a long time pastor of Lilly Baptist Church in Montgomery, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Religion May Choirs Of Angels Sing Thee To Thy Rest By Michael J. Brooks Aug 19, 2025 I last talked with him in June after my wife asked, “Who do you want to do your funeral?”
Religion Reflections: Fighting over the flag Michael J. Brooks Updated Aug 14, 2025 “Our flag was still there” after the British assault on Ft. McHenry in 1814. Now there’s a different assault. Some protest the American flag i…
News Religion: Judgment belongs to the Lord By Michael J. Brooks Jul 16, 2025 A prominent businessman approached the pastor to discuss his brother’s funeral. The deceased was widely known in the community as a scoundrel.…
Religion Religion: Certifiably old By Michael J. Brooks Updated May 15, 2025 Our Alabama Baptist retreat at Shocco Springs is a gorgeous place, and I’ve enjoyed every event I’ve attended there. Several years ago, I atte…
News Selma pastor honored with award for disaster recovery from SBA Nathan Prewett Updated Apr 7, 2025 John E. Grayson, senior pastor at Gospel Tabernacle Church in Selma, was recognized with an award from the Small Business Administration (SBA)…
News Reflections: You’re fired By Michael J. Brooks Updated Mar 31, 2025 The pastor search committee invited me to consider moving to their town and hosted a get-acquainted meeting with leadership. A man introduced …
News Reflections: A lesson about priorities By Michael J. Brooks Updated Mar 31, 2025 It happened twice in recent months and taught me a lesson about priorities.
News Pastor who ministered and taught in Dallas County dies at 92 Nathan Prewett Updated Nov 10, 2024 Elwood Sims, a pastor who preached in many places including Dallas County, has died at the age of 92 and after 70 years in ministry.
News Pastor who ministered and taught in Dallas County dies at 92 Nov 7, 2024 Elwood Sims. Image from legacy.com.
