Laurie Stroud
Do You Need a Home Inspection?
Our House During this popular time of buying and selling homes, do you need a home inspection performed? Do you have concerns about having a home inspection during the pandemic? Tony Ponder of Higher Ground Inspections, LLC explains that even though the essence of home inspections is the same, the way they are currently conducted …
Creating an Oasis in Your Own Backyard
Our House Brought to you by: Community Partner DSLD Land Management, DSLDland.com “We love the outdoors and spending countless hours in our backyard. Now we have another reason to enjoy it,” exclaims Chase and Dilma Carter of Chelsea, Ala. The couple just added the first ever Desjoyaux saltwater pool in Central Alabama built and installed …
Bryan Stevenson: Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly
Cover Story There’s a courtroom scene in Just Mercy, the widely acclaimed film based on the bestselling book by Bryan Stevenson, in which the lawyer fights for a case to be dropped against an unjustly accused Monroeville, Ala. black man. In the argument, the lawyer played by Michael B. Jordan forcibly proclaims: “That’s not law. …
Dressed for History
Education Extra Studying history has never been more fun for these third graders at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in Homewood! Each student researched, wrote a report, and dressed as a historical figure for a special presentation to their class. The project is designed to help develop and strengthen their academic skills in a …
Tour Style Golf & Life Changing Fellowship: Step by Step Golf
Special Feature Attention golfers! Have you heard about the Step by Step Golf tournaments in Central Alabama? Golfers of all levels are welcome to join the tournaments and enjoy fellowship while growing in faith. The tagline of Step by Step Golf is “where golfers of all skill levels experience life on tour and life-changing fellowship,” …
Using “PACES for Parents” to Protect Your Teenagers from Substance Abuse
Parenting Points All teenagers face temptation and peer pressure with alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. The risk is higher when issues like insecurity, anxiety, or depression amplify their need to fit in or feel better for a while. The question parents should ask themselves is: Will I protect my kids from the risks they will …
Serving Area Children in Need: Prince of Peace Coat Drive
Church Leaders Thanks to the generosity of Prince of Peace Catholic(POP) Parish parishioners and residents of The Preserve and Ross Bridge neighborhoods, 400 children are warm and enjoying their new winter coats. In December, POP’s weekender backpack ministry leaders found out that many young students at Holy Family Academy and St. Barnabas School did not …
Families Living With Mission
Mission Makers While knee deep in successful business ventures, we found ourselves merely surviving and wanting more. We began to see that no amount of money or achievement led to true fulfillment. Rather, the way from surviving to thriving is through living in unity with God, Family, and Mission. Being a Kingdom Builder isn’t about …
Expressing Love with Estate Plans
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Bradford & Holliman In February, our thoughts may turn to valentines, hearts, flowers, and candy, but estate planning attorneys think of other ways to express love. For engaged couples, estate planning attorneys often advise an assessment of all accounts and assets to see if any title or …
Committed to God & Country: Kenneth Paschal, Alabama House of Representatives District 73 Candidate
Special Feature Retired First Sergeant Kenneth Paschal is a candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives District 73 Special Election Republican Primary on March 30, 2021. Paschal is a father and Christian who has lived in Shelby County for 14 years where he is an active member of First Baptist Church of Pelham. “After 21 …
