His nickname was Scooter.  His elusive quickness was evident in sports and the nickname stuck as he seemed to scoot around opponents. He ended up becoming a college football coach for several years wi...  Read More

Twenty young men would come together from all walks of life, form a team and in many ways change the attitude of a country.  They were the young men of the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team.  As you probab...  Read More

Stephen Tobolowsky is a veteran actor who has appeared in several well-known movies over the years. His role in the movies is usually a behind the scenes character that has limited lines or a limited ...  Read More

Happy 2026 FBC.  My prayer for you this year is that God would encourage you in your journey with Him and that you would take extra steps to worship Him like never before.  As we begin the new year I ...  Read More

“But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart” Luke 2:19.Teenage girl, humble upbringing, Jewish family, simple household, ordinary life, recently engaged to be married.  Angel appear...  Read More

The following is a letter to our church from one of our international college students who is moving to the Montgomery area to start teaching.  This letter is a reminder to FBC of why we do what we do...  Read More

“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch,     a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land.” Jeremiah 23:5I can still hear...  Read More

As a teenager, I always enjoyed what is known today as Black Friday.  It wasn’t because I went shopping on that day or that I was pulling out Christmas decorations. The main reason I loved the Friday ...  Read More

Little is Much I try and attend our CLBA Pastor’s conference as much as possible. The meeting is each Monday Morning and is a true time of encouragement and much needed fellowship.  This past week we ...  Read More

This week as I attended the Alabama Baptist Pastor’s Conference, I was truly encouraged by the wonderful messages of many preachers. The theme was the Preeminence of Christ. It was so refreshing to wa...  Read More

I have been known to visit the local Chick Fil A restaurant a few times a week.  I have been enough that when I walk in my name is at times hollered out by employees but I digress.  One of my favorite...  Read More

The Spanish Conquistador known as Herman Cortes brought his men to explore and obtain the land known as Mexico. In doing so to keep his men trained to look forward to the mission he gave the order, bu...  Read More