Laurie Stroud
Helping Veterans in Need: One Yard at a Time Gala
Special Feature Lettermen of the USA will be hosting the 4th Annual “One Yard at a Time Gala” at The Club on February 3, 2023. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and celebrate with military heroes, former college professional football players and coaches all with the purpose of raising money to help our veterans …
Investing in Area Youth: 5th Annual College Scholarship Kick Off
Publisher’s Note The application portal will open Wednesday January 18, 2023 for area high school seniors to apply for the 5th Annual Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship Awards. Students will be asked to submit a short essay on the following prompt: “How has your Christian faith impacted your decision making in your high school career.” This …
Praying for Your Circles
Parenting Points One of the blessings that God gives us is relationships with others. As we have finished the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, we have had a focus on relationships whether it was those who attended our holiday parties, gathered around our tables, or mailed us a Christmas card. Our families have been blessed and …
Brave Enough to Believe
Best Books Disappointment bruises the bravest of souls. The nagging ache of uncertainty causes us to grow weary and afraid to hope. Doubt entices us to wonder if God is good when life is not. Yet, our hard questions can become opportunities for Jesus to show us who He is. Perhaps you know Thomas for …
Who Really Owns Your Business?
Business Today Brought to you by: Community Partner Convene, www.convenenow.com Recognizing the Rightful Owner of the Business. A foundational principle for a Christian entrepreneur is that God is the REAL Owner of the business. The stock certificates may have your name on them, but they’re really held in trust for the Owner. Our lives, abilities, wealth …
What Trajectory Are You On?
Money Matters Brought to you by: OneAscent Wealth, www.oneascentwealth.com According to data compiled by TechJury, almost half of Americans report that they are workaholics. 77% say they’ve experienced career burnout. Nearly 66% of workers admit that they don’t have the work-life balance that they really need. A simple question to consider: is this life to …
Sometimes Being Family is Not Enough
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, www.hollimanlegal.com When several members of a family work in the same business, just being family does not provide enough structure to handle succession planning or asset protection from creditors and taxes. A family limited partnership can also help avoid family contention. After all, disagreements …
A Life Roadmap: David Lamb’s 5 Pillars
Special Feature Do you feel stuck in life? Do you struggle to find your place or connect with others? Author and veteran newscaster David Lamb has written a book for you. 5 Pillars: How to Find Your People, Place and Purpose is a roadmap for overcoming life setbacks and living a full life. Lamb wrote …
Called to Engage in God’s Great Outdoors: Alabama District Attorney & Author Walt Merrell
Cover Story If you have a difficult time communicating with your teenager, Walt Merrell has a simple piece of advice for you: get outdoors. Merrell, founder of the “Shepherding Outdoors” community and author of two books of the same name, believes that enjoying God’s natural creation is key to building relationships, starting conversations, and strengthening …
