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3 Basic Truths
Encouraging Word To me there are three basic Biblical truths that must be accepted in order to have a personal relationship with God and secure salvation. God Loves You. God’s unconditional love for mankind is the sole basis for salvation. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and …
Local Third Graders on the Oregon Trail
Education Extra Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School(OLS) third graders recently traveled the Oregon Trail – without ever leaving school! In a fun and educational day, the youngsters took a trip back in time to study the life of a pioneer and the hardships endured on the historic trail. The eventful day was incorporated as …
Best Books: Billy Graham
Just As I Am: Billy Graham When the Apostle Peter stood before the religious powers of his day, he was initially dismissed as a bumpkin from Galilee. Uneducated, unsophisticated, and without social standing, Peter was simply a fisherman suffering from delusions of grandeur, religious riff raff, a wannabe who needed to be put in his …
“Healthy Hearts for Horizons”
Horizons School students are preparing for a Culinary Extravaganza at the Jeff State Valleydale Road Campus April 13. The theme for the evening is “Healthy Tailgating and Outdoor Grilling” and includes live music and a tailgate-style dinner grilled by Keith Richards, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafés founder. Proceeds benefit The Horizons School, a community-based educational program promoting …
“School is in Session!”
Education Extra Marion Sides rings original bell from Thompson High School, 1921, at the recent opening of the new Thompson High School. The bell was gifted to Sides in 1958 and she donated it to Alabaster City Schools at the High School grand opening. Sides taught at Thompson Elementary for 30 plus year and volunteered …
“West Side Story” Presented by Briarwood Christian School
Education Extra Students from Briarwood Christian School recently took to the stage to perform the classic musical, “West Side Story,” under the direction of Mrs. Lee Eady. “It’s a rather large and difficult production but the kids like to be challenged,” says Eady. “I also like that there is a great lesson the kids and …
Author & Former CEO of 40 Days for Life in Birmingham
City Scene David Bereit became an outspoken pro-life advocate after Planned Parenthood announced plans to build an abortion clinic in his Texas town in 1998. He helped to start and build a local grassroots coalition that rallied 60 churches and thousands of people together and dramatically reduced abortions in the region. Planned Parenthood recognized the …
National Christian Foundation Alabama Turns 10
Mission Makers A Celebration of Generosity: National Christian Foundation Alabama Turns 10 After retiring from the food brokerage business in 2008, Birmingham’s Tom Bradford felt God calling him to use his gifts to establish The National Christian Foundation (NCF) Alabama, an affiliate of NCF, the largest Christian Foundation in the country. He was later joined …
6 Steps to Staying Close to God
Encouraging Word “You shall follow the Lord your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him.” Deuteronomy 13:4 In this scripture verse, we find specific instructions on how to stay close to God. Six steps are mentioned that will enhance your relationship with …
