By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church David was in my church’s youth group. But he picked a strange role model. I was a Youth Minister in the Louisville area…
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Christmas flooding still causing headaches
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— Heavy rains that fell around the Christmas Holiday are still causing problems around the county. The rushing waters caused damage to infrastructure and businesses,…
For local Masons, charity doesn’t stop at Christmas
Submitted to Southern Torch by Cody Campbell Christmas has often been called the time of giving. Family members exchange presents with each other. Shoppers drop loose change into the red kettles…
The Meaning of Christmas
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO., Ala.—Christmas holds many different meanings and traditions to people all around the world. It is the season for giving, and receiving, but most people celebrate…
Christmas Magic
By Staff Reports DEKALB CO., Ala.—Christmas is a magical time for children. They can not wait for Santa to arrive with their presents. Sadly, some children in the Dekalb County area…
The Magic Moment
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church It was the first Christmas that I would not be with my parents and family in Nashville. Sounded awful. Nashville Christmas was my…
A Moment with Megan: It's His Birthday!
By Megan Blansit Founder of The Beautiful Movement - a youth ministry for high school girls. For more information, visit The Beautiful Movement’s Facebook page, where I post the time, place,…
Christmas in DeKalb!
As we move ever closer to Dec. 25, communities throughout DeKalb County are showing the Christmas spirit through special events, parades and other Christmas celebrations. Southern Torch would like to extend…