Laurie Stroud
Fierce & Faithful: Paralympian Zion Redington
Cover Story Birmingham’s Zion Redington will compete this August in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France as the youngest member of Team USA’s wheelchair rugby squad. His journey to Paris is one filled with both challenges and triumphs, fueled by a loving family and God’s protection and direction. Humble Beginnings. Heather Redington-Whitlock first saw Zion …
It’s Time to Talk About Tomorrow
Best Books Did you know that Revelation, the last book of the Bible, is the only yet-to-be-fulfilled book of prophecy in scripture? Did you know that Jesus’s beloved disciple John is believed to have written the book after receiving a vision when he was 91 years old and exiled to a cave on a Greek …
Chosen
Best Books “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.” 1 Peter 2:9-10 Chosen- An Intricate Weaving of Art, Scriptures and Memories brings together God’s word, memories, and stories that create a beautiful tapestry of resilient women. These tales pay tribute not only to my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother but also to …
All Things New at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 My parents divorced when I was young, and my mother was granted full custody. She married an alcoholic who sexually molested me. …
July 2024 Giveaways
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Dangers of Underage Drinking
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Compact, compact2020.com How big of a risk is alcohol use among teens? To illustrate the extent of alcohol misuse and abuse among teens and young adults in the United States, consider this: Alcohol is the most widely used substance by teens and young adults. 14 years old …
College Protest for Angler Advocacy
The Great Outdoors As a freshman at the University of Montevallo, I knew that the proximity to Lay Lake and my grandfather’s old house would be a draw for me during the doldrums of college study. Little did I know though, that my occasional angler protests of attendance to early morning classes during the summer …
5 Truths about Prayer
Encouraging Word The dictionary says prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. Prayer is conversation. I’m reminded of the old hymn, “Have a Little Talk with Jesus.” Prayer is communication meaning to exchange information that requires listening and understanding. Prayer is also communion meaning to have fellowship. Prayer …
