Laurie Stroud
As Seasons Change – Learn How to Let Go to Grow
Healthy Living As autumn paints the world in hues of gold and crimson, something sacred unfolds . . . trees release their leaves, not because they’re dying, but because they’re preparing for renewal. There’s a purpose in the letting go. Beneath the shedding, roots grow deeper, and rest makes way for restoration. What seems like …
October 2025 Reader Giveaways
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Fighting Hunger & Delivering Hope: United Way Meals on Wheels
Mission Makers “Last year, United Way Meals on Wheels delivered more than 230,000 meals in the community. And that was all thanks to the generosity of nearly 800 volunteers,” explains Candace O’Neil, VP of Community Engagement, United Way of Central Alabama. O’Neil emphasizes how volunteers do much more than deliver hot balanced meals to homebound …
Polite, Calm & Devoted: Meet Ranger
The Family Pet “Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.” Leviticus 19:32 This verse reflects the sacred calling of stewardship that God gave humanity to nurture, protect, and honor the life He made. Yet in a world that celebrates the fast and flashy, …
Become Greek for the Weekend: 52nd Annual Greek Food Festival
Special Feature Become Greek for the weekend at the 52nd Annual Greek Food Festival set for October 2-4, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Greek Festival is Birmingham’s oldest and most anticipated cultural event that offers an abundance of delicious Greek cuisine. The festival has been an act of love from Birmingham’s Greek …
The Way Back Home
Encouraging Word There is a familiar parable Jesus mentions in Luke 15 referred to as the Prodigal Son. It is about a younger son who requested his inheritance early. Upon receiving it, he left the security of home and traveled to a distant country. This poor decision and a series of bad choices led to …
The Lions Den: Business as Mission
Special Feature Are you a business owner interested to learn how you can use your business to advance God’s Kingdom? Are you an investor looking for Kingdom-focused investment opportunities? Or perhaps you are a student or professional seeking how to have an impact through your career? Cedarworks, Inc. is excited to announce the 2025 Lions …
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, …
