Laurie Stroud
Encouraging Word: Jimmie Hale Mission
HIS Vision not Tunnel Vision  “Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained (perish).” Proverbs 29:18 The meaning of “vision” in this verse refers to having insight and to gain understanding. “Vision” can also be translated “revelation.” I believe our role as Christ-followers is to seek God’s wisdom and to discover God’s will for …
Education Extra: Tactical Faith
Tactical Faith: Initiating Conversations About Christianity in our Community Tactical Faith started as a simple idea between three men over a BBQ lunch in Homewood, Ala. The men present at the meal were accustomed to thinking and talking about Christianity in a certain way and tone. They all tried to love God using both their minds …
Education Extra: John Carroll Dance
John Carroll Dance Teams Win National Titles! John Carroll Catholic’s Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School dance teams received top honors at the recent 2017 UDA (Universal Dance Association) National and State Dance Team Championships! The Middle School dance team won first place in the Junior High Hip Hop category at the national competition. In …
Cover Story: Gary Palmer
Congressman Gary Palmer’s American Dream Congressman Gary Palmer took the oath of office for his second term representing Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives earlier this year. As the country adjusts to policies under the new Trump administration, he will continue to serve as the voice of Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, …
City Scene: University of Montevallo’s Counseling Program & Community Grief Support
Tools to Minister to those Grieving Loss to Suicide “Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. Each year 44,193 Americans die by suicide. For every suicide death, twenty-five persons attempt suicide.” – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Want to learn more about how to help those grieving loss to suicide? The …
Church Leaders: Dawson Memorial Baptist Church
Church Within a Church: North Jefferson Hispanic Outreach Dawson Memorial Baptist Church’s Hispanic Congregation was recently commissioned to start a “second generation” Hispanic church in Northern Jefferson County. Since its establishment in 1991, the Hispanic church in Homewood has grown to become one of Alabama’s largest Hispanic Baptist congregations and includes members who are originally …
