Guest Columnist, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal

Opinion

Our opinion: Preferred NEMT is exactly what Selma needs

Preferred NEMT LLC is the latest business in Selma aimed at helping the community grow and prosper. While Roosevelt Tinker was working at Park Place, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, July 26, 2024 10:05 am

Faith

Mathews: You never fail unless you give up

By R.A. Mathews A hijacking occurred in the South recently. In a little country town at the Methodist Church. “Hijacking 101” isn’t taught in seminary ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, July 20, 2024 10:10 am

Opinion

Opinion: Promoting local through Best of Selma

Voting for the Best of Selma is underway, and we’d like to congratulate all of the finalists in the contest.  We are so happy to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, July 20, 2024 10:05 am

Faith

The Rise Of The Neighborhood Church

I met her at a conference in our state, and she quickly turned the conversation to her church, of which she was very proud. She ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:15 am

Faith

Let the Children Come to Me

When Peter cut off Malchus’ right ear, Jesus told him to put his sword away (John 18:10-11). The apostle’s swordplay was not the only unwanted ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:10 am

Columnists

Brooks: Everybody Act Medium

Pastors and music leaders have had good-natured arguments for years. Musicians insist pastors will be idle in heaven with nothing to do since preaching isn’t ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, July 6, 2024 10:10 am

Columnists

Sprague: The Word that Completes Us

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, July 6, 2024 10:05 am

Faith

Kelly: Meet Me At The Cross

By Dean Kelly If you have read these articles over the last few months, first of all I thank you for reading them. You have ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, June 29, 2024 10:23 am

Faith

Remember who walks behind you

By R.A. Mathews The lions sauntered along the road without fear. A half dozen of them, passing a line of vehicles driving through Africa. The ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:20 am

Faith

Remembering Nancy Gardner Sewell

By Rita Sims Franklin  Three years ago today (June 10), Alabama lost a beacon in the community, and I lost a dear friend. Nancy Gardner ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:55 pm

Faith

On Messing Up

 By Michael J. Brooks “What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve said from the pulpit?” he asked. It was a strange question, but a pastor friend ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, June 9, 2024 10:23 am

Faith

What if Jesus came this summer?

By Dean Kelly Jesus will return one day just like He left (Acts 1:11). In that hour all will come out of the graves, the ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:49 am

Faith

On Being In Step

By Michael J. Brooks Somehow the Kyoto Tachibana SHS Band found me on Facebook, and it’s been a good thing. This Japanese group plays beautiful ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, June 1, 2024 6:19 am

Faith

Prince Michael and his commander

By R.A. Mathews The story reads like an epic fantasy novel. There’s a battle-scarred prince and his Commander. Angels and demons. A king, forced against ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 10:59 am

Faith

According to what we have done

By Dean Kelly Reading was always my very favorite activity when I was growing up. I remember one particular event which impacted my reading when ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, May 20, 2024 10:39 am

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