Laurie Stroud
Spring Cleaning Legal Style
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Bradford & Holliman Have you recently read articles or books such as The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo? Instead of tidying your household items, let’s tidy up your legal papers. Start by keeping your originals and copies of your estate plan in one place. …
Economic Predictions: What Lies Ahead?
Money Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Vision Financial Group Here’s what the financial forecast may have in store. It can be easy to overlook the nation’s solid economic fundamentals when the financial media splashes stories every day about an army of amateur traders, short-selling mania, and initial public offerings (IPOs) that double in …
Live with Purpose: Chase the Dream
Special Feature Do you compare yourself to those who’ve done greater exploits? Or evaluate yourself against someone who’s made smaller accomplishments because -perhaps unconsciously- it makes you feel better? Unfortunately, some of us do both! And all are left feeling defeated. No-one wins the comparison game, yet we’re tempted to keep playing it. The Apostle …
Journey to the Cross
Best Books One day, Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath, enraging the religious leaders of his day. Theologically conservative, they were deeply suspicious of Jesus’ innovative teachings. Faithful in their worship, they gathered every week to read the scriptures and worship God. Appalled by the moral laxity of those who did not share …
Hope When It’s Hard
Best Books Hope When It’s Hard: A 30-Day Devotional For Adoptive Parents is more than encouragement for adoptive parents. It’s a lifeline. You finally surrendered. You opened your heart when you said, “Yes, God, I’ll adopt.” But now you’ve discovered that opening your heart to the idea of adoption is the easiest part of the journey. …
Cotton Pickin’ Kids Perform at Magnolia Festival
Music Notes The 20th Annual Gardendale Magnolia Festival is set for April 16-17, 2021! The festival team is excited to welcome visitors safely back for the fun, family friendly event that includes live performances by Cotton Pickin’ Kids- a gospel and bluegrass group from Cullman. The Cotton Pickin’ Kids is a group of siblings that …
Administering Hope: Brookdale University Park
Senior Scene Through a strategic partnership with CVS, Brookdale residents and associates at eligible communities have already begun receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. At the local level, residents and associates at Brookdale University Park have all had the opportunity to receive both doses of the Pfizer vaccine. We feel honored that our residents and associates are …
Keep Moving!
Every Family Deserves Hope The Foundry is celebrating 50 years of ministry with the theme of The Year of Gratitude. This theme comes from the final phrase of Colossians 2:6-7 that says, “overflowing with thankfulness.” As we have set our attention on this passage, we are examining these two verses and recently our focus was …
March Giveaways
Publisher’s Note TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with us and make spreading Good News possible, we have THREE GREAT GIVEAWAYS this month for you and your family! A Ticket ($49) to Jurassic Quest Drive Thru at Alabama Splash Adventure through March 7. To enter to win, …
Teachers Touching Lives: 2021 Teacher of the Year & Finalists
Special Feature Our Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) 2021 Teacher of the Year is…Andrea Burk from Helena Elementary School! Readers voted on social media from among five top teacher finalists all nominated by readers. Burk will enjoy a two-night stay at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. with a one-day pass to SoundWaves(for up to family of …
