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A True Story of Renewal & Restoration

November 4, 2019

Special Feature This story begins in 1980 in Miami, Fla. when a young, inexperienced pastor fresh from seminary arrived at his first pastorate to encounter some startling realities. Excited to pastor his first church, he soon learned of the desperate situation. Church attendance had diminished from over 1,000 to an average of 55. There were …

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The GIFT of FEAR

October 24, 2019

Laurie’s Blog For years, I’ve considered fear or worry as a negative character trait. It’s been a hang up for me that I have sought to shake. Just when I think I have it licked-there it is. Recently I was given reason to have gratitude for that fear, to classify it as a gift. You …

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What Kind of Communicator are You? 

September 24, 2019

Laurie’s Blog I believe God gives each of us unique opportunities to share the amazing love He has for us with others. It is no coincidence the family He placed us in, the co-workers we encounter, the strangers that cross our paths. We are called to communicate His love to others, but to do that …

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Called to Serve: Tuskegee’s Dr. Lily McNair

August 29, 2019

Cover Story “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose,” says Tuskegee University President Dr. Lily McNair, quoting Romans 8:28. “I think about that so much. It’s been so important to help me deal with difficult situations and also …

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All Things… 

August 25, 2019

Laurie’s Blog The words of Romans 8:28 have hung on the wall of my home for as long as I can remember. In fact, I’m pretty sure the framed verse came with me into my home almost 25 years ago and found its place right inside the front entry way. It’s been a great reminder …

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Trusting God’s Plan: Miss Alabama Tiara Pennington

July 31, 2019

“I remember wanting to fall on my knees or at least fall down, I was so excited,” Tiara Pennington said as she reflected on the moment when she was crowned the new Miss Alabama on June 8, 2019. In her unforgettable moment, Pennington shares that she felt the support of every person in the room …

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Got Good News?

July 22, 2019

Publisher’s Note I come from a long line of people called to spread Good News. You see my dad, my granddad, my great granddad and my great great grandad all served as pastors spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ- the ultimate in GOOD NEWS for all of us! I can remember as a small child, …

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The Stewardship Princple

June 26, 2019

TEACHABLE MOMENTS  What does it look like to steward something? Stewardship is taking care of something that is someone else’s. When we give our lives to Him, that means everything we have is His. So, when it comes to our health and body, we must steward what God has given us. Stewardship is a big …

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Fishing & Fellowship for Local Vets

June 25, 2019

Photo Fun America’s First Federal Credit Union, Woods Surfside Marina and Sylacauga Marina teamed up recently to treat residents of Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home in Pell City to a day of fishing followed by a lakeside cookout on the banks of Logan Martin Lake. “It is extremely important to us that we …

Welcome to the World Baby Girl!

June 25, 2019

Photo Fun Lacey Kuehnert smiles for her Gammie, Marlys Kuehnert, of Birmingham.  

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