Laurie Stroud
Top Gifts for Your Friends & Family Who Love God’s Great Outdoors
Great Outdoors Struggling with what to buy for your friend or family member that loves the outdoors? The staff at Mark’s Outdoors is ready to help! Here’s a look at some of the items on their Top Ten List, specially priced for the Christmas season. Sitka Camo Clothing. Streamlined to move like the wind while …
Is the Lord your Shepherd?
Encouraging Word A shepherd and his sheep have a very close relationship. The shepherd is responsible for his sheep. He provides for them by meeting their needs of food, water and rest. He protects them since they cannot defend themselves. He leads and directs them on the path and to the place he has for …
A ‘Grand Day’ for OLS Students & Guests
Education Extra Students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS) recently enjoyed Grandpals Day with their special guests. The PTO hosted the event inviting the grandparents or grand-pals of the children. Students and visitors participated in a beautiful Mass prepared by the fourth grade and celebrated by OLS Pastor Monsignor Muller. A small reception …
Great LOCAL GIFTS for Family & Friends
Cool Stuff Visit Vulcan The Anvil Gift Shop at the Vulcan Park & Museum is a great place to pick up a piece of Birmingham to share with family and friends this Christmas. You’ll find stocking stuffers including delicious Birmingham Candy Company chocolates shaped like our great state ($4) and Chocolate Paws ($3) for the …
Out of Balance?
Bringing Out the Winner I have had 16 knee surgeries in my lifetime. As you can imagine, I have spent a LOT of time in rehab. The greatest challenge to getting back to normal activity isn’t necessarily strength, although that is VERY important. It really boils down to balance. If your repaired leg isn’t as …
Lucky to Live in Alabama
Best Books Looking for a great gift idea for the young one in your life? Check out author Kate B. Jerome’s new interactive children’s books series Lucky to Live in… which is recommended as a “give your personal best” selection in Parents Magazine’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide. Designed for children ages 4 to 7, Lucky …
HGTV’s Chip Gaines Pens Capital Gaines
Best Books Three years ago, I remodeled my house. I started in the attic and worked my way down through two levels, room by room. I started on Memorial Day and ended around Labor Day. Tackling unfamiliar tasks and watching each room change into something new and fresh was a great adventure. It was hard …
Evangelist Scott Dawson on the Reason for the Season…
Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Share Jesus! Although I would not admit it publicly, down deep inside I had been lulled into thinking that Christmas revolved around family, festivities, and Jesus’ birth. Oh, I would do all the outward Christian Christmas duties: attend services, give to the red kettle, and if …
Dealing with Emotional Distress During the Holidays
Healthy Living Although a holiday can be a time of joy, many people experience emotional distress during the holiday season. Reasons for this can include: the responsibilities of hosting parties and family gatherings; the challenges of traveling; the pressure to buy gifts; financial strain due to atypical expenditures; interactions with family members with whom you …
Start a Family Tradition at Christmas at the Falls
Are We There Yet? Just a short drive over to Gadsden, Ala. will take you to a place sure to get you and your family in the Christmas spirit: Christmas at the Falls. Each year Noccalula Falls Park welcomes visitors to experience the lights and sounds of the season from Thanksgiving night November 23 through …
