Guest Columnist, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal

Faith

Painting the ol’ town with banners

By R.A. Mathews They called it “Painting the ol’ town red” when I was a youth minister — a joint, all-night, summer party for Christian ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, August 4, 2024 10:10 am

Faith

Lean through the line

By Van Sprague Games like the Olympics have been going on for nearly three thousand years. Running was part of the first competitions. Paul used ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, August 3, 2024 10:05 am

Faith

Life is messy, but worth living

By Dean Kelly Life is messy. You try to tie it up into a neatly wrapped package, but instead it just pops the package and ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, August 3, 2024 10:05 am

Opinion

Our opinion: Valley Grande City Council ready to fill council seat

The Valley Grande City Council is expected to fill the vacant council seat at its council meeting next Monday. Former council members Tammy Troha and ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 1, 2024 10:05 am

Columnists

Woe to Them!

By Van Sprague Jude warned the people of his day about false teachers and described characteristics by which they can still be identified. He gave ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 28, 2024 10:05 am

Columnists

Be sober, don’t let your guard down

By Dean Kelly There was nothing unusual about the day. My wife was holding a conversation with our granddaughter and doing the normal chatter that ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 28, 2024 10:05 am

Editorials

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

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