Laurie Stroud
The Grand Awakening: Grandparenting Matters
Special Feature “Why haven’t we thought of this before?” Gerry approached me during one of our Grandparenting Matters seminars. Dignified, neatly dressed, with perfect silvery-gray hair, he introduced himself as the chairman of the board of elders of the host church. He choked back emotion as he bared his thoughts: “I have led the board …
Summer at Southern Preparatory Academy
Grand Re-Opening Nestled in the pines of central Alabama, our massive campus offers the chance of a lifetime to get outside, disconnect from electronics, and be active. We offer three summer camp sessions, each full of activities designed to challenge our campers to establish lifelong friendships. Leadership Camps: June 14-June 27 and July 5-18. Activities …
June Giveaways
Take a look at our Summer Resource Guide and vote for your favorite Summer Spot for a chance to win a $75 Gift Card to The Trak Shak!
The Practice of Godliness
Best Books I recently participated in a discussion about which books, aside from the Bible, had influenced us the most. Among my top five is an older title which I still recommend to guests at our bookstore. It doesn’t matter what denomination you are from, how mature you are in your faith, or how nuanced …
Little Tea
Best Books One phone call from Renny to come home and “see about” the capricious Ava, and Californian Celia Wakefield decides to overlook her distressful past in the name of friendship and head back to the South. For three reflective days at Renny’s lake house in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the three childhood friends reunite and …
Valleydale Christian Grads Celebrate!
Education Extra In formal caps and gowns, seniors recently graduated from Valleydale Christian Academy on Valleydale Road. The ceremony was adjusted for social distancing but still included a traditional message from Valedictorians Jerica Snowden and Cameron Meredith and a celebratory tossing of caps. 44 seniors graduated May 22, 2020 after finishing an unusual spring semester. …
Face Masks with Faith
Faith at Work Birmingham native Iris Morgan saw a need and continues to fill it. After the opening of her salon on Highway 280 was delayed due to COVID-19, she decided to start making cloth masks to generate income and spread hope in her community. Scripture is sewn onto most of the masks she makes. …
