Laurie Stroud
“Healthy Hearts for Horizons”
Horizons School students are preparing for a Culinary Extravaganza at the Jeff State Valleydale Road Campus April 13. The theme for the evening is “Healthy Tailgating and Outdoor Grilling” and includes live music and a tailgate-style dinner grilled by Keith Richards, Taziki’s Mediterranean CafĂ©s founder. Proceeds benefit The Horizons School, a community-based educational program promoting …
“School is in Session!”
Education Extra Marion Sides rings original bell from Thompson High School, 1921, at the recent opening of the new Thompson High School. The bell was gifted to Sides in 1958 and she donated it to Alabaster City Schools at the High School grand opening. Sides taught at Thompson Elementary for 30 plus year and volunteered …
“West Side Story” Presented by Briarwood Christian School
Education Extra Students from Briarwood Christian School recently took to the stage to perform the classic musical, “West Side Story,” under the direction of Mrs. Lee Eady.  “It’s a rather large and difficult production but the kids like to be challenged,” says Eady. “I also like that there is a great lesson the kids and …
Author & Former CEO of 40 Days for Life in Birmingham
City Scene David Bereit became an outspoken pro-life advocate after Planned Parenthood announced plans to build an abortion clinic in his Texas town in 1998. He helped to start and build a local grassroots coalition that rallied 60 churches and thousands of people together and dramatically reduced abortions in the region. Planned Parenthood recognized the …
National Christian Foundation Alabama Turns 10
Mission Makers A Celebration of Generosity: National Christian Foundation Alabama Turns 10 After retiring from the food brokerage business in 2008, Birmingham’s Tom Bradford felt God calling him to use his gifts to establish The National Christian Foundation (NCF) Alabama, an affiliate of NCF, the largest Christian Foundation in the country.  He was later joined …
Where the Party Never Ends
Laurie’s Blog It’s been fifteen years ago, but I’ll never forget the look on my four and half year old’s face as we left his cousin’s birthday party. Tears were silently streaming down his face. What’s wrong? I asked. “I don’t want the party to be over. I don’t want it to end,” he replied. …
6 Steps to Staying Close to God
Encouraging Word “You shall follow the Lord your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him.” Deuteronomy 13:4 In this scripture verse, we find specific instructions on how to stay close to God. Six steps are mentioned that will enhance your relationship with …
DIY Tips to Living Independently
Healthy Living Many older individuals are choosing to age in place, rather than leaving their home. Many homes also require obvious home modifications such as stair lifts, ramps, and grab bars, that enable individuals to safely remain independent in their homes. However, these products do not address the smaller day-to-day tasks that can also prove a challenge. Read …
Symbols of Faith in The Lion King
Featured Image Photo Credit:Â Deen van Meer For Broadway actress Martina Sykes, The Lion King is a direct representation of the parable of the Prodigal Son. Simba loses himself in a moment of despair, then remembers his identity as child of the One True King on a journey back to the Pride Lands, with Rafiki as …
Photo Fun with Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
“Lenten Fish Fry Fellowship” Our Lady of Sorrows(OLS) Catholic Church in Homewood holds the Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 7 p.m. (L to R) Knights of Columbus member John Corso, OLS assoc. pastor Rev. Balta Pentareddy, J.J. Bischoff, Charlie Bischoff, and Knight John Hardin enjoy fellowship during the first Lenten fish …
