Youth/Kids
Science Fun at OLS!
Education Extra Science experiments have never been more fun! As a part of their STEM curriculum, the fourth-grade students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School recently used everyday items to perform some interesting experiments to help the students understand the concepts. Pictured here are Alexander Johnson and Garrison Owens testing the power of static …
Fine Art Assists First Priority to Share Christ
Youth News Internationally renowned artist Steve. R. Skipper recently unveiled his latest work, “Intercession in Washington” and announced a portion of the proceeds from limited edition prints of the oil painting will benefit First Priority of Alabama. “We are excited about being a benefactor of this particular work because of the bold, yet humble example …
Easy Tips for Virtual Learning at Home
Education Extra Putting the words parenting, pandemics, and peace into the same sentence seems unimaginable as we take on what we now call our ‘new normal.’ Despite what last spring showed us, virtual learning does not have to be stressful. Here are four easy to implement tips that can help parents, who are now stand-in …
Readers’ Choice for Fall Family Fun!
Special Feature Congratulations to our Readers’ Choice Winners for Fall Family Fun! Dining: Ashley Mac’s Entertainment: The Great Pumpkin Patch After School/Extracurricular Activity: Jackie O’Neal School of Dance Recreation: The Great Pumpkin Patch Thank you to all our readers who participated in our Readers’ Choice Survey. As a thank you for taking the survey, reader …
King’s Home Offers New Help for Foster Youth
Mission Makers The girls enrolled in King’s Home Youth: Transitional Living Program have a new house to call home. The Transitional Living Program (TLP) provides an alternative living arrangement for foster youth (ages 16-19) in the custody of Alabama DHR with opportunities to practice independent living skills in a variety of congregate settings with decreasing …
OLS School Opens!
Education Extra Excitement filled the halls at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS) as students kicked off the 2020-2021 school year eager to learn and prepared for the new health protocols the school established based on the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the American Association of Pediatrics, and state and local recommendations. “This year, …
Heritage Christian Academy’s Miracles Continue
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/birmingham Throughout the Bible, God used specific individuals and unique circumstances to bring about ultimate good for His people. In some of those circumstances, His people likely were feeling something less than blessed. From Heritage Christian Academy’s (HCA) purchase of the campus of Grace Life …
Grand Monday Nights!
Senior Scene Attention Grandparents! Grand Monday Nights is the newest ministry focus of Legacy Coalition, a ministry whose heart champions intentional Christ-like grandparenting. Larry Fowler, Founder of Legacy Coalition, kicked off “Grand Monday Nights” August 10 with – “Awaken: A Call to Action for Christian Grandparents.” There is a nationwide movement of Christian grandparents embracing …
God’s Very Good Idea
Best Books In the mysterious Book of the Revelation, the apostle John has a glimpse of heaven. In his pre-Christian days, the writer would have undoubtedly envisioned a heaven filled mostly with Hebrews like himself, perhaps with a handful of God-fearing Gentiles in the mix. Much to his surprise, the visionary did not see a …
Family Conversations in a Broken World
Parenting Points The year 2020 has come with much news that points to the deep brokenness of the world. The growing death toll of Coronavirus, the senseless murder of George Floyd, racial unrest in our nation, and whatever other trouble fills the headlines of the local news all create discussions that we must have with …