Laurie Stroud
Old & New Thanksgiving Traditions
Special Feature I’m not a Detroit Lions fan, except on Thanksgiving Day. And as if watching the Lions game is as much a part of the Thanksgiving festivities as is the turkey and dressing, the girls slowly drift away, one by one, retreating away from the living room and the rarely used television set. Most …
3 Ways to Cope with Challenges in Life
Encouraging Word As we live in the world today, there are times when we are faced with confusion, chaos, and conflict. How do we respond to these challenges? The Apostle Paul gives us three recommendations in I Thessalonians 5:16-18. He says to rejoice, pray, and give thanks. 1. Rejoice. To rejoice means to express joy. …
80 Years of Transforming Lives: Jimmie Hale Mission
Mission Makers The Jimmie Hale Mission (JHM) started as a storefront mission to help men facing homelessness in March of 1944 and has since expanded to include three facilities (Royal Pines, Shepura Men’s Center, and Jessie’s Place) that help men, women, and children in the Birmingham area. Executive Director Perryn Carroll explains that while the …
Danica McKellar & the Wonder of Cozy Christmas Movies
Cover Story An entire generation of television watchers know Danica McKellar as one of the stars of the 1980s television show The Wonder Years. Her portrayal of young Winnie Cooper was delicate and heartwarming and one of the main reasons the Emmy Award-winning show is still beloved. Now McKellar is beloved for another kind of …
Finding Consistency at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/birmingham I was born in Las Vegas and lived with my mother (who was a drug addict) and my older brother. I don’t remember much about those times, except that our home was unpredictable, with people coming and going. My mother got into legal trouble …
Through the Eyes of a Very Special Dog: Jane Found on Jane Lane
Best Books Jane Found on Jane Lane is a heartwarming true story of Jane, a stray dog who was found wandering on Jane Lane in Oklahoma. Tom Benz, the founder of Bridges of Faith, adopted Jane and took her to his Christian ministry for Ukrainian orphans. It was evident that Jane was special because the …
Goal Line Devotions
Best Books Would it surprise you to discover you share something in common with professional athletes? Goal Line Devotions by Del Duduit invites you to dress out and join the faith huddle with some of the NFL’s most prolific players. These men may be superstars and fantastic athletes on the field, yet at their core, …
Dealing with Difficult Relatives
Parenting Points Family gatherings can evoke a mix of excitement and apprehension, especially when you know that certain relatives tend to stir tension or disagreement. The current cultural divides and an election year may stir up the Thanksgiving dinner table more than most years. As followers of Jesus, we are called to embody love, grace, …
