Laurie Stroud
Do Wives Want Chivalry in Marriage?
Special Feature I admit it. I am a fan of classic movies. Some of my favorites are the period films- particularly the ones in which men were tough and chivalry was esteemed. Cheesy, I know, but pass the popcorn! Husbands, would your wife describe you as chivalrous? Does she love it when you open doors …
Understanding Communication Styles
Business Today Communication. It is one of those concepts that sounds simple. But it’s not always easy to execute. Whether it is hurt feelings, a conflict that just won’t resolve, or just a nagging feeling we haven’t closed the loop of communication, we can all relate to those feelings. We all have a communication style …
Selecting Guardians for Your Children
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Bradford & Holliman, www.bradfordholliman.com While attending a baby shower, a friend in her late 60s wondered if the parents-to-be had taken time to consider very carefully who they would like to be their baby girl’s guardians if they were both gone. That’s so much more important that …
5 Tips to Prepare Your Teen to be Financially Responsible as a College Student
Money Matters Brought to you by: OneAscent Wealth, www.oneascentwealth.com As your teen prepares to go off to college for the first time, they’ll have to learn to manage their money well. It comes as no surprise that most teens struggle with this the first year or two but teaching your child these five lessons early …
Tony and Lauren Dungy on Finding Your Purpose in Christ
Cover Story Super Bowl winning coach Tony Dungy and his wife Lauren believe that anyone can find a meaningful purpose and make a difference in other people’s lives through God’s direction. It may seem like that’s something easy for Dungy to proclaim. After all, he had great success as head coach for the NFL’s Tampa …
Found at Big Oak: A Place to Belong
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham At Big Oak Ranch we say often, “A small thing repeated is not a small thing.” The reward for the daily, committed work in nurturing the hurting places in our children is frequently found in the glances, in the smiles, in the subtle comments …
Meanwhile- Meeting God in the Wait
Best Books Your past doesn’t define you. Your present doesn’t define you. But who you choose to trust does define your future. We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for His good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be …
Next Sunday
Best Books What does the future hold for our local churches? What needs to change and what needs to be revived? Do we need to double down on what we’ve been doing, make minor adjustments, or radically re-evaluate everything, including the fundamentals? What is the real purpose of the church anyway? What is the point? …
Readers’ Choices for Summer Fun!
Special Feature Congratulations to our Readers’ Choice Winners for Summer Family Fun! Entertainment Spot: American Village Recreation Spot: American Village Summer Camp: Shocco Springs Camp & Conference Center Travel Spot: Greater Gadsden Tourism Thank you to all of our readers who participated in our Readers’ Choice Survey! As a thank you for taking the survey, …
Caring for the Outsider
Parenting Points We live in a world where people feel alone. From the social separation of the pandemic to the distance of social media, many people feel like outsiders. As followers of Jesus, we are called to care for outsiders. In writing to the church at Philippi, Paul wrote of Jesus coming from heaven as …
