Laurie Stroud
Southern Ingenuity & the Golden Egg
The Home Front The families of Alabama have seen many glory days in times past for which we are thankful. We have been blessed often with “times of plenty.” However, with Southern tenacity, true grit, and determination, our families have also made it through some mighty tough times. After visiting with my Great-Aunt Sue Shipp, …
It’s a Good Day to be a Teacher
Best Books Teachers, Refresh and Refocus Your Teaching Heart. Today’s educators face unprecedented challenges in and out of the classroom. Teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and special education teams need more than a few words of encouragement and a pat on the back. Divided into four terms- fall, winter, spring, and summer- It’s a Good Day to …
Are You Ready for Service
Special Feature You place an order at the drive-through, the cashier verifies it, you leave, and then realize something is missing. How do you respond? Do you go back and share a few choice words with the cashier, ask to speak with the manager, or conclude, “They are having a bad day,” and pray for …
4 Characteristics of a Christ Follower
Encouraging Word In Matthew 16:24, Jesus said a requirement to being a disciple was to follow Him. To follow means to go behind, to move in the same direction as someone, to accompany someone on a journey, and to pursue. I believe four things are necessary to follow Christ: faith in Christ; focus; forfeiting your …
A Review of the New Film No Address
Special Feature Combining an interesting drama with an important social issue can be difficult. However, the February 28, 2025 film release, No Address, has done just that. No Address is a story about a small group of individuals who live in a homeless encampment. It shares their backstories, what life on the streets is like, …
7th Annual College Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching
Publisher’s Note High School Seniors in the five county Birmingham area have until Friday March 14, 2025 to apply for the 7th Annual Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship Awards. This year we will have three scholarship recipients who will be able to use their award at the college or university of their choice- $2000 to the …
Helping Your Family Memorize Scripture
Parenting Points Memorizing Scripture is a powerful way to embed “God’s Word in our hearts” (Psalm 119:11), guiding our thoughts and actions throughout daily life. Bible memory is an excellent tool for you and your kids to be able to not only process God’s Word on a deeper level but also recall the words of …
Women of True Grit: American Village’s National Day of Prayer Breakfast
Special Feature Make plans to attend the National Day of Prayer Breakfast at the American Village on May 1, 2025 beginning at 8 a.m. You don’t want to miss hearing from speaker Edie Hand, an international author, filmmaker, speaker, and founder of Women of True Grit. Pearls of Hope. “My Grandmother Alice was my first …
