Laurie Stroud
The Power of the Gospel
Encouraging Word In Luke 4:18, Jesus describes the power of the Gospel. We know the Gospel is the Good News that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, entered humanity to seek, serve, and save the lost. Jesus said the Gospel can be described in five ways: spiritual proclamation to the poor; spiritual healing; spiritual freedom; …
Sharing the Gospel with Those Who Haven’t Heard
Mission Makers Ever since I was 16, I knew that God was calling me to Japan and I never understood why until after I fell in love with the country and the idea of doing ministry there full-time. Most people are unaware that Japan contains one of the largest unreached populations in the entire world, …
Our Culinary Heritage & Our Matriarchs: A Labor of Love
The Home Front May is the month we honor our wonderful mothers. While there are so many endearing attributes we could mention, like the love, attention, and nurturing they give us through the years, there is another that brings much joy to so many. It surrounds their labor of love for us in the kitchen. …
Honoring All Who Served: Real Taps for Real Heroes
Special Featuring If you’ve attended a burial service for a United States veteran, you have likely heard the military bugle call Taps being played. This special tradition, with its Civil War roots, is given as a final tribute to honor the veteran’s service to the nation. Unfortunately, the number of buglers who perform Taps in …
How Do You Find True Fulfillment?
Special Feature How often have you thought: when you get this, buy that, reach this goal, or have this much money, you will be happy and satisfied? With determination, you do whatever it takes to get what you want. You later discover the satisfaction gained from these acquisitions is temporary. Before you know it, you …
Sadie Robertson Huff: Back on Screen with Duck Dynasty: The Revival
Cover Story Sadie Robertson Huff grew up in the public spotlight, living her teenage years in front of the camera as part of the iconic Duck Dynasty family. Now, she’s back with her own family on the revival of the hit television show– but this time around she’s part of the generation that’s all grown …
Free From the Shadow of Pain
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/birmingham “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 As a child, my story was tattered with abuse and neglect. My mother …
Designing a Family Retreat
Parenting Points As our lives become increasingly busy, finding quality time to spend with family can become increasingly challenging. Family retreats offer a unique opportunity to step away from the chaos of daily routines, reconnect with one another, and grow in your faith together. What Is a Family Retreat? A family retreat is some dedicated …
Living Connected
Best Books Introverts thrive in connection- not in spite of being quiet but because of it. In Living Connected: An Introvert’s Guide to Friendship, author Afton Rorvik invites introverts to see their quiet nature as a strength in building meaningful friendships. With gentle wisdom and practical ideas, she shares how introverts can create deep connections …
Every Home a Foundation
Best Books In 2025, everyone is busy, especially parents. Working, raising children, and taking care of household tasks are never-ending. Though serving others is an important part of a faith-filled life, there’s often not enough time and energy to do everything. It can sometimes feel as if the time it takes to keep a home …
