Laurie Stroud
Selah’s Oasis Maternity Home Opens
Mission Makers Care Net of Chilton County recently opened Selah’s Oasis Maternity Home. The home provides a safe residence for mothers throughout Central Alabama who desire to prepare for independent living. Executive Director Ashley Liveoak said, “The name was God given. It will provide a place of refuge, hope and a fertile ground to move …
Experience Greece at the Greek Food Festival
Special Feature Become Greek for the weekend at the 50th Annual Greek Food Festival on October 5-7, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Greek Food 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 …
Making the Ultimate Fall Dessert: Apple Dump Cake Crisp
The Home Front During this time of year, everyone raves about pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pies, and pumpkin breads. Everyone is focused on pumpkin flavored everything! However, for me, it’s all about the rich apple cinnamon flavors. Nothing compares to a warm apple cinnamon dessert with the delicious aroma filling up your entire home. One …
Teaching Your Children About Reformation Day
Parenting Points Every year on October 31, many Christians worldwide commemorate Reformation Day. This day holds immense significance in Christian history, marking the anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting of his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1517. The event that triggered the Protestant Reformation. Need for the Reformation. …
Answer God’s Call
Encouraging Word Ephesians 4:1 says, “…walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called.” Throughout Scripture, reference is made to God’s call. The word call means a summons or to attract someone’s attention; an attempt to reach someone. The Biblical meaning refers to God’s initiative to bring people to Christ …
Food Network’s Darnell SuperChef Ferguson: Finding Identity & Purpose through Christ
Cover Story Food Network Star and cookbook author Darnell SuperChef Ferguson is one of the rising stars in the culinary world. With television show hosting gigs and a brand-new book for young chefs, Ferguson could be sitting on his laurels and boasting of his success. Instead, he focuses on his faith and family and looks …
A Solid Foundation at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 I was very young when my mother left me with my father. Thankfully, my grandmother stepped in to assist raising me. My father was …
