Certifiably Old
Certifiably Old
Michael J. Brooks
Our Alabama Baptist campsite at Shocco Springs is a gorgeous place, and I’ve enjoyed every event I’ve attended there. Several years...
Hymn History: Go Tell It on the Mountain
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Hymn History
By Savannah Logan
The hymn “Go Tell It on the Mountain” carries a powerful legacy rooted in faith,...
Hymn History: As the Deer
Metaphors have long been a standard in writing for expressing emotions that one cannot seem to find just the right word for. Though technically...
Memories From The Opelika Hospital
Memories From The Opelika Hospital
Michael J. Brooks
A recent trip to the Draughon Library Special Collections at Auburn University filled me with nostalgia.
I was an...
Humility Needed in the Pulpit and Pew
Humility Needed in the Pulpit and Pew
Michael J. Brooks
The late radio teacher, J. Vernon McGee, had a famous line: “When Satan fell, he fell...
Hymn History: Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
Have you ever just been in a crowded place and just needed to step out for some peace? Whether it’s for a holiday...
Hymn History: You Never Mentioned Him to Me
Undeniably in life, no matter how close we are to someone, some conversations are just hard to have. Whether it’s because they are awkward...
Beautiful Dreamer, Wake Unto Me
Beautiful Dreamer, Wake Unto Me
Michael J. Brooks
The cardiologist at my annual appointment asked if I’d ever had a sleep study. I said no. He...
When The Messenger Falls Short Of The Message
When The Messenger Falls Short Of The Message
Michael J. Brooks
It’s a beautiful song based on a verse in the Psalms about God’s word. We...
What Shall I Preach?
What Shall I Preach?
Michael J. Brooks
A newly-called music minister asked for long-range sermon plans. I told him I had none, though once I did.
A...
