Laurie Stroud
The Power of Community Prayer
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/Birmingham “Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God.’” John 11:40 At Grace Klein Community (GKC), we believe in miracles and see them every day. With a community of thousands of volunteers, we cannot post …
Family and Business: A Winning Combination for Hobby Lobby’s David Green
Cover Story When Hobby Lobby’s David Green and his wife Barbara host a family gathering, things can get a little crowded. The founder and CEO of the crafting and home decor giant traditionally hosts birthday gatherings each month for their family, which includes 43 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They also gather for holidays at …
Shades Mountain Baptist Church Welcomes New Senior Pastor!
Church Leaders George Wright was confirmed as the next Senior Pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church in a church business meeting Sunday, June 27. Wright preached in view of a call in the church’s two services Sunday morning. He comes to Shades from Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, S.C., where he has served for more …
Listening to God’s Threefold Call
Encouraging Word The word call is defined as “to ask or to invite.” I Corinthians 1:26 says, “For consider you calling…” And II Peter 1:10 tells us, “Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling…” It is amazing that Almighty God would call us to Himself and that He would …
Music Camp is Back! Reaching Kids for Christ Through Music
Music Notes Every summer for 23 years Rev. Daniel M. Cason and his wife Gwendolyn- with the help of talented volunteers and generous sponsors- invited 300 plus children to the Daniel Cason Ministries’ Annual Summer Music Camp in Birmingham- free of charge. The camps allowed children, who would not otherwise have the chance, to learn …
Compact: Promoting Mental Wellness & Reducing Substance Misuse
Healthy Living COMPACT is a collaborative community initiative designed to address the full spectrum of substance misuse in Shelby County through prevention, intervention, and education. Prevention. The team is implementing strategies aimed at reducing substance misuse and promoting mental wellness by: raising awareness & educating citizens on risk factors; identifying at-risk youth and building mentor …
JSU’s First Family Puts God First
Cover Story Hundreds of special guests from throughout Alabama – including the governor – converged on Jacksonville State University’s(JSU) campus in April for the inauguration of its 13th President, Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr. But before the pomp and circumstance of a university investiture ceremony, the president gathered at his church, surrounded by friends and …
Celebrate the Family Expo Recap!
Special Feature On May 8, 2021, Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) celebrated 21 years of GOOD NEWS at the Celebrate the Family Expo. Here are just a few of the highlights from the free day of family fun at the Pelham Civic Complex! City of Pelham Mayor Gary W. Waters helped us kick off the day of fun. …
Vital Mental Health Resource for Parents: Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC)
Healthy Living Navigating the mental health care system is challenging for patients, families and providers. A new resource based at Children’s of Alabama helps to bridge this gap for parents. The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) is a collaboration between Children’s of Alabama and the Anne B. LaRussa Foundation for Hope. PIRC Director Cindy Jones …
Choose to Be Present
Parenting Points We live in a world where no one seems to be present in the current moment. We are mentally present in the past while we regret yesterday’s mistakes. We are mentally present in the future when we worry about what the world beyond may hold. Through social media, we are present in the …
