Randall Murphree

2 weeks ago | afa.net | Randall Murphree

Sign up for a six month free trial of The Stand Magazine! Sign Up Now Jeff* was a responsible husband, an ordinary father of two young sons, and a hard-working, traveling salesman. His life on the road was a challenge for the whole family, but they made it work.  Then the monster appeared. Alcohol got hold of Jeff and wouldn’t let go. He was soon gripped in unyielding addiction. Still, he struggled along, leading the life of a “functioning” alcoholic.

3 weeks ago | afa.net | Randall Murphree

Sign up for a six month free trial of The Stand Magazine! Sign Up Now Music artist Nicole C. Mullen shines in her pivotal role in The American Miracle, an epic Christian movie debuting in theaters June 9-11 only. Mullen has been a mainstay in Christian music for more than three decades. Now she also proves to be a pro at immersing herself in someone else’s persona to bring that character to life on the screen.

1 month ago | afa.net | Matthew White |Randall Murphree |Jerry Newcombe

The Supreme Court has once again agreed to hear a case that strikes at the heart of the constitutional separation of powers. In Trump v. CASA – heard Thursday, May 15, in oral arguments – the justices will decide “Whether the Supreme Court should stay the district court's nationwide preliminary injunctions on the Trump administration’s Jan.

Nov 1, 2024 | afa.net | Ray Rooney |Don Wildmon |Randall Murphree

It is common, at least where I’m from, to hear a call for "prayer requests" during a time of corporate prayer. This is usually followed by a list of health concerns and prayers for relief from physical ailments or times of trouble or sorrow. In the Bible, we see numerous examples of people crying out to God for help in their distress. The psalmist David often pleaded with God, "Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry for help come to You" (Psalm 102:1).

Oct 30, 2024 | afa.net | Don Wildmon |Randall Murphree |Ray Rooney |Joe McKeever

When I was a bit younger, I was into exercise and fitness (I still am but to a much lesser extent due to four back surgeries and three knee surgeries). I was in my 40s when I realized something had to give. I was overweight, medical problems were beginning to pile up on me, and I was pretty depressed about it. So I started walking. That turned into jogging (9 miles a day, 5 in the morning and 4 in the evening). Then I added working out at the gym. I lost 60 pounds in less than a year.