Laurie Stroud
New Program Helps Parents Raise Healthy & Happy Kids
Parenting Points Brought to you by: Community Partner Covene, www.convenenow.com Our nation and every family are facing one of the most serious epidemics in history.We’re battling a disease that strikes more people than cancer, heart disease, or diabetes. Even worse, it’s deadly, killing more people than car accidents, murders, or suicide. If you’re a parent, imagine …
Children & Fevers: When to Seek Medical Attention
Healthy Living Parents can understandably be concerned when their child doesn’t feel well and has a fever. But how high is too high? When should a parent treat a fever at home and when should they seek medical help? Dr. Mark Baker is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Children’s of Alabama and works in …
The Little Red Truck, Brother Bryan Mission
Mission Makers When William Roberts received the keys to the little red truck in Brother Bryan Mission’s parking lot he broke down in tears. “No one has ever treated me with such love and kindness,” said Roberts. William came to Brother Bryan Mission after years of drug and alcohol abuse. He joined the New Life …
Brenda Gantt: Down-home Cooking with a side of Jesus
Cover Story Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/birmingham Brenda Gantt considers herself a humble home cook, but her online following has made her a viral superstar. With more than two million views on some of her Facebook Live cooking videos, Gantt has introduced Southern cooking to fans from around the world. Ultimately, though, …
Enriching the Lives of Area Children: ZeroZero Foundation
Education Extra Focused on improving children’s lives across the Birmingham area, the ZeroZero Foundation will provide children with sports-related enrichment and educational opportunities through several key programs and events. Rooted in the Birmingham community, ZeroZero believes every child’s potential extends beyond their athletic ability. The foundation aims to broaden a child’s perspective and identify their …
Missional Living as a Family
Parenting Points When we typically think about missions, we think of teams and missionaries going to take the Gospel to the world. In today’s world of COVID, quarantines, and lockdowns, the opportunity to do a family mission trip this year may not be an option. However, God still reigns and His work in the world …
Spring Cleaning Legal Style
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Bradford & Holliman Have you recently read articles or books such as The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo? Instead of tidying your household items, let’s tidy up your legal papers. Start by keeping your originals and copies of your estate plan in one place. …
Economic Predictions: What Lies Ahead?
Money Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Vision Financial Group Here’s what the financial forecast may have in store. It can be easy to overlook the nation’s solid economic fundamentals when the financial media splashes stories every day about an army of amateur traders, short-selling mania, and initial public offerings (IPOs) that double in …
Live with Purpose: Chase the Dream
Special Feature Do you compare yourself to those who’ve done greater exploits? Or evaluate yourself against someone who’s made smaller accomplishments because -perhaps unconsciously- it makes you feel better? Unfortunately, some of us do both! And all are left feeling defeated. No-one wins the comparison game, yet we’re tempted to keep playing it. The Apostle …
Journey to the Cross
Best Books One day, Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath, enraging the religious leaders of his day. Theologically conservative, they were deeply suspicious of Jesus’ innovative teachings. Faithful in their worship, they gathered every week to read the scriptures and worship God. Appalled by the moral laxity of those who did not share …
