Laurie Stroud
Parenting Your Kids to Be Resilient in a Challenging World
Parenting Points We live in a challenging world, where we need the skill of resilience – the ability to recover from setbacks and keep going. We naturally want to protect kids from the challenges and hardships of this world, but the reality is that no matter how much we may want to, we cannot keep …
For The Most Vulnerable Children: LIVE2540
Mission Makers “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:40 This verse is the inspiration behind the faith-based nonprofit LIVE2540. Luke Roberts, Development Director for LIVE2540, explains, “We believe that by providing free, quality, …
Restoring the Lives of Child Survivors: Blanket Fort Hope
Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, sawyersolutionsllc.com Did you know that human trafficking is the second largest and fastest growing crime in the United States? The state of Alabama is not exempt from this crime, explains Alexa James, CEO and Founder of Blanket Fort Hope and Tara Littleton, Administrative Assistant. “In …
Mama Sue: Serving Up Hope from a Southern Kitchen
Cover Story Sue Garrett’s life has taken many unexpected turns, but the retired school teacher and principal from Harpersville, Ala. never imagined she’d become one of the most popular cooks on the internet. As “Mama Sue,” she reaches out to hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of viewers through her Facebook pages and YouTube …
A Foundation Found in Christ at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7 My story starts the day my mother died. I was five. …
To Outwit Them All
Best Books A revolutionary tale of courage and conviction. Award-winning author Peggy Wirgau brings Revolutionary War intrigue to life in her gripping new historical novel, To Outwit Them All, inspired by the mysterious female agent 355 of George Washington’s famed Culper Spy Ring. It’s 1780 in British-occupied New York City, where socialite Betty Floyd enjoys …
For Megan: Preventing Domestic Violence Before It Starts
Special Feature The Megan Montgomery Foundation Board of Directors recently celebrated the third anniversary of the local grantmaking nonprofit. They also celebrated awarding the following grants for healthy relationship education programs: Disability Resource Network in Huntsville, $5,000; Southern Union State Community College in Opelika $13,500; Girls Inc. $10,000; Penelope House in Mobile $10,000; and Camellia …
A Sneak Peek at the Fun in Store: Celebrate the Family Expo 2025
Special Feature Grab your family and friends and join us for the 6th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex’s Finley Center. Enjoy free family fun, great giveaways, and delicious food while you learn about resources that can help you and your family. Rain or shine this is …
Caring Hearts, Healing Paws: Meet Tara & Ruthie- Creative, Compassionate Support for Kids and Families
Healthy Living We’re thrilled to introduce a joyful new addition to our Fortify Christian Counseling family—Tara Vines, LPC-S, and her certified therapy dog, Ruthie! Together, this dynamic duo brings a warm and compassionate approach to child and family counseling that blends professional excellence with heart-centered care. Tara Vines, LPC, brings more than 25 years of …
