Laurie Stroud

Best Books: Sanctuary Christian Books and Gifts

February 23, 2017

Are We Ready? Preparing for Easter, C. S. Lewis I’m pretty sure that if I’d met John the Baptist on the banks of the Jordan River, I would have dismissed him as a deranged zealot. Sensing my lack of enthusiasm for his style and lack of decorum, he would, no doubt, have pointed one of …

Experience FUN Fitness at Sky Zone

February 23, 2017

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

January 28, 2017

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

January 26, 2017

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 …

Healthy Living with YMCA

January 26, 2017

Don’t Give Up!  5 Tips to Meet Your Fitness Goals Staying motivated along your fitness journey can be tough after the initial excitement of joining a gym and getting started begins to fade. At the Greater Birmingham YMCA, we completely understand what you may be going through. Perhaps you started out with a plan to …

Special Feature: Melanie Shankle

January 25, 2017

Big Mama Shares 3 Tips for Strong Relationships in 2017 Melanie Shankle first began blogging to chronicle the memories of young motherhood without having to scrapbook. Ten years later, thebigmamablog.com has become a hub of commentary on pop culture, fashion and witty family stories with 300,000 readers visiting the site each month. Passionate about building …

Special Feature: Dale & Jena Forehand

January 25, 2017

ONE: A Marriage Calling Marriage is hard, isn’t it? Navigating through all the seasons of change can be very difficult; especially when you and your spouse perceive, respond and react to them very differently. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a simple formula to follow that would make your marriage the most fulfilling relationship …

Building on Your Foundation with Vision Financial Group

January 25, 2017

Building on Your Foundation Setting Investment Goals. Before you invest your money, spend some time considering and setting your personal goals. For example, do you want to retire early? Do you need to pay for a child’s college education? Would you like to buy or build a new house? In addition to these, there are …

Mission Makers: Kingdom Kids

January 25, 2017

Kingdom Kids Impacts the World Now, in its tenth year, a local church event has raised nearly half a million dollars for missions! The first Kingdom Kids Consignment Sale was held at Gardendale Mt. Vernon United Methodist in the spring of 2008 and had around 100 sellers. Today, each sale boasts over 400 sellers and …

Legal Matters with Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning

January 25, 2017

Developing a Comprehensive Plan for your Estate Goals? There are many layers to creating a proper estate plan. A good plan covers much more than simply having a Last Will and Testament. A comprehensive plan will address many areas such as: What are the senior’s goals? What are the family dynamics? How can conflicts be …

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