Laurie Stroud
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 …
Experience FUN Fitness at Sky Zone
Are We There Yet? Experience FUN Fitness at Sky Zone You could say Sky Zone is the inventor of fun fitness. The world’s first indoor trampoline and activities park allows visitors to experience weightlessness, jump on trampolines, climb on a rock climbing tower, work out with a trainer, and even host a party. Sky Zone’s …
Ashley Mac’s
Ashley Mac’s Super Spring Sandwich: Turkey Avocado with Lemon Basil Aioli Homemade Lemon Basil Aioli and fresh avocado make a simple turkey sandwich into something extra delicious and perfect for spring and summer! You can also make these in wraps and slice into pinwheels or create on small rolls and serve them as an appetizer …
Laurie’s Blog
Celebrating 200 Issues of GOOD NEWS! The February 2017 Issue of Birmingham Christian Family marks 200 Issues of GOOD NEWS shared in our community. We consider this a milestone that could only be reached through God’s guidance and your embrace as a reader. If it were not for readers like you- sharing the monthly publication with …
