Laurie Stroud
Celebrating One Year of To Outwit Them All
Best Books “Into the lions’ den I go…” One year ago, Peggy Wirgau’s To Outwit Them All was released, taking readers into the dangerous and intriguing world of Revolutionary War espionage. Now, as we celebrate the book’s first anniversary, its story is especially timely as America commemorates its 250th birthday. Set in 1779, To Outwit …
Meet Two by Two Rescue’s Meowvelous Lucky Charms
The Family Pet In medieval Europe, black cats became tangled in tales of magic, while other folklore celebrated them as symbols of good fortune and prosperity. They have been feared, celebrated, immortalized, and woven into stories for hundreds of years. The month of October has a way of putting black cats in the spotlight, but Nugget …
Become Greek for the Weekend at the Greek Food Festival
Special Feature Get ready to become Greek for the weekend during the 53rd Annual Birmingham Greek Food Festival on October 1–3, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity–Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. Birmingham’s oldest and most anticipated cultural event, the Greek Food Festival is a celebration of food, music, dancing, faith, and …
When Plans Change: Teaching Your Kids to Trust God with the Unexpected
Parenting Points Kids thrive on knowing what comes next. They look forward to birthday parties, family vacations, soccer games, and time with friends. When plans suddenly change, disappointment can feel enormous. A canceled event, unexpected move, friendship change, or family challenge can leave children wondering why things didn’t happen the way they hoped. These moments, …
Making a Difference One Project at a Time: Project 729
Church Leaders Each month, Birmingham Christian Family highlights a local church leader who is making a difference in our community. Greg Olexa attends Shades Mountain Baptist Church and formed the “Project 729” men’s ministry in 2013 to live out the church’s motto to “Live Sent.” 1. What inspired you to start this men’s ministry? I …
A Will Does Not Avoid Probate: What Alabama Families Should Know
Legal Matters One of the most common misconceptions I hear about estate planning is that having a will means your family will not have to deal with probate. In Alabama, that is generally not true. A will can make probate easier and more predictable, but the will itself does not avoid the probate process. So, …
Faith and Finance: More Than Money
Money Matters For more than twenty years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals and families make important financial decisions. During that time, I have learned that money is rarely just about money. Our financial choices often reveal what we value, what we fear, whom we trust, and what we believe about the future. …
