Laurie Stroud
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 …
A Love Worth Celebrating
Special Feature Reservations are made. Childcare arrangements are secured. A romantic evening filled with excitement and celebration awaits! For many, expressions of love culminate on February 14, Valentine’s Day. Balloons, stuffed animals, and hearts- red, pink, large and small- cover shelves and store displays. While symbols of affection are used to express attraction, there is …
Looking Through the Lens of Love Instead of the Target of Offense
Parenting Points Being offended is the fuel for many in our culture. Neighborhood Facebook groups thrive over the latest offense, whether it was the family who will not cut the grass quickly enough or the unresponsible dog owner who didn’t clean up on the neighborhood walk. Many people live in a state of constant offense, …
Planting the Seeds of Faith
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “So is My word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 Raising children from difficult circumstances and equipping them for generational change is …
Showing Love with Your Estate Plan
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, www.hollimanlegal.com Thinking of your loved ones? Do more than send them valentines and flowers. Use your estate plan to put your love into action. If your spouse’s eyes glaze over when you want to talk about finances or estate plans, you can still make …
Can Business and Ministry Connect?
Business Today Brought to you by: Community Partner Convene, www.convenenow.com While many people talk about doing business-as-ministry (BAM), the reality is that business IS ministry (BIM). Ministry is simply serving and caring for others. The best Christian-led companies do both implicit and explicit ministry: • Businesses implicitly serve and care for others through excellence of …
Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday at the American Village
Are We There Yet? In a day of family fun, patriotic music and birthday cake, the American Village in Montevallo will celebrate the 291st birthday of the Father of our Country, George Washington, on Monday, February 20. Washington’s birthday holds special meaning for the American Village. The land on Highway 119 in Montevallo where the …
