Laurie Stroud
Kevin Sorbo: True Conqueror
“God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.” – Unknown Looking at Kevin Sorbo’s credits—actor, producer, writer, director and star in more than 45 movies in the last nine years—you might think he has …
Giving Back through the Music of Mozart
The music of Mozart will be at the center of Samford University’s 100 years of the arts celebration this month. The School of the Arts and the Legacy League, an Auxiliary of Samford University, are hosting a Centennial Celebration Benefit Concert and School of the Arts Birthday Party on November 17 at 7:30 p.m. in …
Grille 29: Sophisticated Sizzle
Love seafood? Love steak? Check out the new sophisticated yet casual Grille 29 at Brookwood Village. ”Grille 29 is an upscale casual venue featuring cuisine to please every guest’s palate,” states Barry Abes, General Manager of Grille 29. “We look forward to providing Birmingham with sophisticated sizzle and the ultimate dining experience.” The restaurant offers …
For the Love
It is an awkward truth, but I do, on occasion, read books intended for a female audience. Since I belong to a denomination which frowns on women teaching men, I’ve often questioned the wisdom of leaving my store premises without such literary works in a brown paper bag. What if I happen upon a fellow …
Area Schools Advance to the South’s Best Robotics Competition
Over thirty schools recently competed in this year’s BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) robotics competition at Bartow Arena. The competition for sixth thru twelfth graders challenged each team to build a robot from scratch using the engineering design process to perform specific tasks. Each year the competition has a new theme designed to solve …
Experience God’s Provision: Watch Him Work!
There is a phrase I heard a few weeks ago that resonated within my heart: “Provision Follows Obedience.” To be honest, I don’t remember who said it or where the words originated, but the phrase itself has stuck with me. Take a moment, and let those three words sink into your heart and mind. Provision…Follows…Obedience. If …
Giving Back through the Music of Mozart
The music of Mozart will be at the center of Samford University’s 100 years of the arts celebration this month. The School of the Arts and the Legacy League, an Auxiliary of Samford University, are hosting a Centennial Celebration Benefit Concert and School of the Arts Birthday Party on November 17 at 7:30 p.m. in …
Praise to the Father
A thankful heart can be the antidote to a multitude of sinful behaviors and attitudes.A truly thankful heart offersthanks to God for all of his good gifts.But a thankful heart does not merely thank God for the good things we have, but thanks God for God. Psalm 100 teaches us by example what thanksgiving sounds like. What is interesting is …
