Laurie Stroud
Are You Ready to Answer God’s Call?
Healthy Living Are You Ready to Answer God’s Call? If you’re like me, you probably jumped at that question with an enthusiastic, “Yes!” We want to know and understand God’s purpose for our lives, and we get excited when we think about playing a role in fulfilling His divine plan. Romans 11:29 says, “For the …
A Heart for Husbands & Fathers
Faith at Work “I love sharing God’s grace,” exclaims Scott Jones. Eight years ago, he and his mentor, the late Russell Worrell, began volunteering with the Sav-A-Life Vestavia ministry. At that time the ministry primarily served women, supporting and building meaningful relationships with them through pregnancy. Jones and Worrell were the first male volunteers, offering …
Recipe for Discipleship
Encouraging Word A recipe is a set of instructions for preparing something; a method to attain a desired end; a formula that produces anticipated outcomes. A disciple is a student that receives teaching and training. I suggest there are four active ingredients that make a Christian disciple: Focus, Follow, Faithful and Fruitful. Focus means to …
Training and Equipping: Transformation Ministries
Education Extra Brought to you by: White Plume Technologies, www.whiteplume.com Transformation Ministries(TM) provides local churches and the body of believers in our community with a resource for helping families in crisis, particularly families touched by addiction. “Our mission is to set at ‘liberty those that are bruised’ in this world through counseling, prayer ministry and …
High Marks for Prince of Peace Students
Education Extra Prince of Peace Catholic School inducted 33 middle school students into National Junior Honor Society on April 6, 2018, bringing the total membership to 68 in grades six through eight. This outstanding group of students all maintain a GPA of 3.5 or above; demonstrate leadership in the school and community; provide service to …
Students Recognized for Artistic Talent
Education Extra Our Lady of Sorrows (OLS) eighth-grade student Houston Alford’s artwork was recently chosen by the Birmingham Museum of Art to be displayed at the museum. His picture entitled “Man cave” is graphite on paper, drawn in one-point perspective. In the Homewood Library’s Student Juried Art Contest, two OLS students were also recognized for …
Dad & the Outdoors: Mark’s Outdoors
The Great Outdoors Looking for that perfect Father’s Day gift? The staff at Mark’s Outdoors is ready to assist you in finding a gift Dad will love and use. Besides being a one stop shop for hunting and fishing needs, Mark’s also carries a wide variety of lifestyle products for the husband or father …
Protecting Your Pet
Two by 2 As a pet owner, it is vital for us to be aware of items dangerous to our pets and what we should do if something happens. Foods Toxic to Pets include: coffee grounds, fatty foods, tea, chocolate, avocado, alcohol, yeast dough, grapes/raisins, salt, macadamia nuts, onions, garlic and peanut butter (any products …
Heritage Christian Academy Learns what it is to “Be the Hands and Feet” of Jesus
Education Extra Heritage Christian Academy (HCA), an interdenominational 3K-12th grade private Christian school in Hoover, Alabama knows that the Greater Birmingham Area does not lack for excellent schools. Year after year public and private educational institutions around town are recognized for accomplishments and distinction in academics, athletics and arts. It can be difficult for local …
