Laurie Stroud
An Evening with Tim Tebow
Special Feature Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education will host two-time national champion and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow on March 14 at 7 p.m. in Samford’s Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center. Tebow will share insights from his book Mission Possible which will inspire you to find your mission, pursue your purpose and create a …
Your Brave Song
Best Books For this month’s book selection, I have chosen a delightful new children’s book, Your Brave Song (Tyndale Kids), written by Ann Voskamp and illustrated by Birmingham resident Amy Grimes. Your Brave Song is designed to encourage children to face their obstacles and fears with the confidence that Jesus loves them and will always be with them. …
Masculinity by Design
Best Books Masculinity is not just under attack; there is a concerted effort to marginalize it. As culture has embraced situational ethics and relative truth, men are losing hope and understanding of their purpose in both family and society. Life is hard, and we can’t do this alone. Masculinity by Design by James W. Bradford …
22 Years of Faithful Service: Michael Adler
Church Leaders Michael Adler, Worship Pastor at Shades Mountain Baptist Church for the last 22 years, announced his retirement beginning Sunday, March 5. Adler came to Shades Mountain Baptist from Castle Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas where he’d served for nine years. He served at Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, Fla. prior …
Love Your Body, God’s Way
Healthy Living What does the phrase “love your body” mean to you? We parents tend to put lots of things over taking care of ourselves and building our self-confidence. Now that spring breaks, beach vacations and pool time is getting closer, the pressure to look a certain way can feel suffocating. Let’s take a step back. Loving …
Faith + Film: Jesus Revolution
Special Feature It can be difficult to find movies the whole family can enjoy together. The just released film, Jesus Revolution is a great option that is in theaters now and has ties back to the Magic City. Birmingham native Jon Erwin, one of the producers and directors of Jesus Revolution, is no stranger to …
Spreading Smiles: Meet Paper by Janey at Cottontail’s Village
Special Feature Janey Carter of Jasper, Ala. was just 17 years old when she was involved in a car accident that changed her life. “I dislocated my skull from my spine and damaged my spinal cord,” Carter says. The car accident left her “paralyzed from the neck down.” Carter shares she always loved to paint. …
The Clare Bridge Crossings Difference
Senior Scene The Clare Bridge Crossings program is a stepping stone between home and Assisted Living and Clare Bridge to support those living with early-stage dementia. Clare Bridge Crossings is based on a growing body of research that found that a structured program of cognitive workouts, regular and varied physical exercise and in- creased social …
