Laurie Stroud
The Faith Lessons Learned from Becoming Mrs. Lewis
Cover Story The opening line of Christy Award-winning novelist Patti Callahan Henry’s newest book proclaims: “From the very beginning it was the Great Lion who brought us together.” Her book, Becoming Mrs. Lewis, tells the unexpected and inspirational love story between C.S. Lewis and his wife Joy Davidman–a romance built upon Lewis’ own literary creations …
How Often Should You Clean Your Windows?
Our House Brought to you by: Community Partner Hinkle Roofing, www.HinkleRoofing.com According to experts, whether you have a sliding or picture window in your home, it’s important that you keep it as clean as possible. This is because leaving your windows unattended can cause visibility issues that can prevent you from taking advantage of natural light. In …
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Cultivate Your Children’s Gifts & Help Them Realize Their Dreams
Parenting Points Can we define the creative child? What does a creative child look like? Is there just one flavor? Is there just one area of giftedness? Is there only one formula that always has the same outcome? I believe that the answer to all those questions is no. If creative means the ability or …
The Gift Keeps on Giving: Area Thrift Store Ministries Help Other Area Ministries Serve Those in Need
Mission Makers “I love the fact that so many different groups and agencies are working together to connect generosity with need.” Micah Andrews, CEO The Foundry Ministries Executive Director of Sav-A-Life Shelby, Bob Foust, recently received a very generous, unexpected gift from an unexpected source- another local ministry! Micah Andrews, CEO of The Foundry Ministries …
Pastoring During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Church Leaders Churches around the country and world dramatically adjusted when the coronavirus pandemic began. Due to safety precautions and social distancing guidelines, churches had to alter their typical church services to be online. Pastor Brandon Hudson of Crosscreek Baptist Church in Pelham, Ala. describes the process for his church as both “smooth and difficult …
Your Virtual Guard Dog: Two-Factor Authentication
Business Today Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, sawyersolutionsllc.com “Beware of Dog.” That’s a slogan you might see posted on the front porch of homes designed to scare off looters and intruders. Two-factor authentication is not much different than that ominous sign, placed there to ward off criminals. Known as 2FA, two-factor authentication …
Visit the Zoo from Your Home!
Are We There Yet? Go on an adventure in your living room with the Birmingham Zoo! The Zoo is launching a virtual series of family programming that guests can access from home. Zoo Educators lead Virtual Story Safari and Digital Discovery Adventures at various times Monday-Friday. For families of younger children, the Virtual Story Safari …
Let’s Chat About Relationships: Commitments with Ken+Leslie
Church Leaders What happens when two people who were in unsuccessful previous marriages finally meet their love match? For Ken and Leslie Gordon, they fall in love, get married, move to Birmingham and start a radio show aimed at helping others like them navigate their relationships and keep God at the center. The husband and …
