Laurie Stroud
Pursuing God’s Favor
Encouraging Word Jesus begins His Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:1-10 with the beatitudes. What are the beatitudes? They are defined as supreme blessedness or a proper attitude that will bring divine favor or blessing. Attitude is defined as a way of thinking that influences one’s behavior. Let’s look at the beatitudes that Christians …
The Lions Den: Business as Mission
Special Feature Are you a business owner interested to learn how you can use your business to advance God’s Kingdom? Are you an investor looking for Kingdom-focused investment opportunities? Or perhaps you are a student or professional seeking how to have an impact through your career. Cedarworks, Inc. is excited to announce the 2024 Lions …
Keep Voting for Solid Investment Moves
Money Matters It’s election season again. We’ve heard many promises from candidates and speculation from the pundits on what those promises if enacted, could mean for the country. But how might these possible outcomes affect your financial future? When considering this question, keep these points in mind: Campaign promises aren’t always kept. Presidential candidates often …
Letting Go of the Past at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Mason came to us fiercely loyal to Auburn football, his old middle school baseball team, …
The Importance of Engaging with Your Local Church
Parenting Points Church can be challenging, but it’s also a place where you belong. There have been many days, both attending and serving in churches, where you may have been tempted never to return. When broken people gather to seek to glorify and walk with Jesus in community, it can be messy. But despite the …
Paws-itive Inspirations
Best Books Can dogs really teach us more about God? Award-winning authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Hinote Lanier say yes! That’s why they’ve teamed up to write Paws-itive Inspiration: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers (Revised Edition). This book is a great way to help dog lovers connect with God and learn more …
What Was Evil, Used for Good: Rylee’s Big Challenge
Best Books What was evil. Used for good. That’s the overarching words of encouragement found in Mark White’s new children’s book, Rylee’s Big Challenge. In August of 2023, White, host of the The Mark White Show, received a message from a show listener looking for help in a bullying situation. “Having been bullied in school myself, …
Finding Freedom at Turning Point
Mission Makers For more than 30 years, Turning Point has helped men battling Substance Abuse Disorder break free from the bondage of addiction. Their mission is “to provide men with substance use disorder an opportunity to discover a new life in recovery through proven evidence-based programs with a Christ-centered emphasis.” Helping men find freedom from …
