Laurie Stroud
44 Years of Equipping Families to Enjoy the Great Outdoors!
The Great Outdoors presented by: Mark’s Outdoors A special thanks from the family at Mark’s Outdoors for allowing us to serve you for 44 years! Our doors opened in January of 1980 as a small tackle store and has expanded to what you see today! From five employees and less than 2,000 square feet to …
An Avenue for Compensation for an Injured Victim of a Hit & Run
Legal Matters Presented by: Frank S. Buck, P.C., Personal Injury Alabama drivers are stunned when another vehicle smashes into them, but he or she will become astounded if that driver keeps on going and does not stop. The normal procedure after a motor vehicle crash of exchanging automobile insurance information will speed away with that …
Lights a Lovely Mile- Collected Sermons of the Church Year
Best Books My father was a preacher for the entirety of his adult life. One of the things I remember most about his preaching was his ability to quote Scriptures from memory throughout his sermon. Although he always quoted from his King James Bible, he developed an interest in his later years in a version …
Sharing Jesus, Showing Kindness
Best Books How You Act Matters. Many churches struggle with the impact of the dramatic and sweeping changes that mark our time. People identify as nones (no religious affiliation) or dones (formerly churched but now dechurched). So how do we reach people and disciple believers in this cultural shift? How does the church have a …
A Family Formed at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations.” Psalm 33:11 My dad was always in and out of prison. My stepmom ended up taking my brother and me, but she didn’t plan on keeping us. …
From Mathematics to Medicine: Brandy R. Patterson, M.D. Brookwood Women’s Health
Here’s to Your Health Dr. Brandy Patterson is the newest member of the six physician team at Brookwood Women’s Health, P.C. but a veteran when it comes to helping women in Alabama with their OB/GYN healthcare needs. Her career journey is inspiring and anything but typical. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from …
Outta My Mind, Into His Heart
Here’s to Your Health Prayer changes things, and sometimes that “thing” is us! I prayed to have a close spiritual friend. God answered my prayer in an unusual way through a surprise encounter at church. He brought a woman fifteen years younger than me into my life. She had a mental illness and a dysfunctional …
What to Know about Fake Pills
Here’s to Your Health Brought to you by Community Partner Compact, www.compact2020.com You’ve probably heard about fentanyl in the news. Let’s explore what fentanyl is and how it relates to fake pills. Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that is being pressed into fake pills or cut into heroin, cocaine, and other street drugs to …
Investing in Area Youth: Annual College Scholarship Kick Off
Publisher’s Note The application portal opened on Friday January 12, 2024 for area high school seniors to apply for the 6th Annual Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship Awards. Students are asked to submit a short essay on the following prompt: “How has your Christian faith impacted your decision making in your high school career.” This year …
Be a 2024 College Scholarship Sponsor
Benefits to Your Business: Connect with new customers Increase your brand awareness on multiple media platforms Receive repeated exposure in print, digital and social media throughout 16 week promotion Demonstrate the value of giving back to area families and youth How It Works: Your sponsor status noted with your company name and logo in all …
