by Cliff Vaughn | Dec 26, 2019 | Opinion
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by Brent McDougal | Dec 20, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Dec. 14, 2007. At the time of publication, McDougal was coordinator of Alabama Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. John Mayer’s song called “Waiting for the World to Change” has been in my head as I think about Christmas....
by James L. Evans | Dec 13, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Dec. 23, 2004. At the time of publication, Evans was pastor of First Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama. My favorite Christmas hymn is “Joy to the World.” Written by Isaac Watts in the 18th century, the music of this hymn...
by Richard Shadinger | Dec 6, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Nov. 22, 2004. At the time of publication, Shadinger was associate dean of academic studies in Belmont University‘s School of Music. During Advent and Christmas, our churches seem to sing more heartily as hymns remind us...
by Barry Howard | Nov 27, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Dec. 2, 2002. At the time of publication, Howard was senior minister of First Baptist Church in Corbin, Kentucky. What is Advent? When does Advent begin? How is Advent to be observed? Advent is a Latin word meaning “to...
