Miracle Moments

A Foundation Found in Christ at Big Oak Ranch

August 26, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7 My story starts the day my mother died. I was five. …

First Generation Graduate: Big Oak Ranch

July 25, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham When I left Big Oak Ranch, I was in ninth grade with big dreams of finishing up high school and, later, attending college. However, during my senior year, I was blessed, but quite surprised, to find out that I was pregnant. It …

Looking to the Future with Big Oak Ranch

June 24, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6  Six years ago, I didn’t think I would make it. I didn’t think I would graduate high school and go to college, much less at Samford. I am …

Taking the Next Step at Big Oak Ranch

May 27, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11  As I prepare to graduate, I want to take a moment to thank …

Free From the Shadow of Pain

April 24, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/birmingham “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19  As a child, my story was tattered with abuse and neglect. My mother …

Lessons & Values at Big Oak Ranch

March 25, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 Our daughter Elle …

Stability Found at Big Oak Ranch

February 26, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I grew up in a rural part of Etowah County. My family was extremely …

A Firm Foundation for the Future

January 27, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com  I grew up in a family of 10 children – my twin brother, Dominic, and I were the second oldest. I never knew my biological father, but when I was eight years old, my stepfather, Tracy, came into our lives. I will always be …

The Joy of New Life: Welcoming Baby McKenna

December 26, 2024

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “… We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done.” Psalm 78:4 Watching the children who grew up at Big Oak become young adults who are walking pathways built on the foundation of …

Memories of Christmas at Big Oak Ranch

November 25, 2024

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 Some of my favorite memories of growing …

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