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Agents of Peace & Grace
Best Books Jesus is not, nor has he ever been, primarily interested in getting people saved. Salvation is but a first step, a means to a desired end. What was Jesus interested in? Discipleship. A thoughtful reading of the great commission reveals that Jesus is interested in creating a people who follow his teachings, not …
The Stories Behind Chart Topping Songs: Songs on a Mission & Mission Lazarus
Music Notes Every song has a story. Hear the stories behind hit songs such as Carrie Underwood’s “Heartbeat,” Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road,” Keith Urban’s “Cop Car” and more on March 22, 2019 when Songs on a Mission stops in Alabama at Iron City Birmingham. Songs on a Mission began in Nashville, Tenn. …
Publisher’s Note
What’s Your One and One? At a recent gathering, Kenneth Paschal with the Alabama Family Rights Association introduced himself and asked, “Laurie, what’s your one and one? What’s one thing you are particularly grateful for today? What’s one thing you would like prayer for today?” What great questions! As a recent empty nester, the answer to …
“Blood Drive Succeeds”
Photo Fun Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church is celebrating a success for the parish’s first blood drive of 2019. The blood drive on January 13, a joint effort of the Knights of Columbus Council 4304 and the American Red Cross, comes at a time of a critical need for donations during the winter. According …
Fresh Possibilities for Fragmented Society: Racial Reconciliation Conference at Samford
Church Leaders Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School and the Institute of Anglican Studies at Beeson in conjunction with The Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) will host the Racial Reconciliation and the National Covenant Conference at Samford, February 12-13, 2019. The event will bring Protestants, Catholics and Jews together to answer the question, “How does …
“10,000 Meals & Counting!”
Photo Fun Students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School recently packed and sealed over 10,000 meals for hungry orphan children in Haiti. “This was such an extraordinary event,” said OLS Principal Mary Jane Dorn. “Instead of selling magazines or coupon books, we are holding our first- ever FEED THE NEED event to help those …
“Thank You for Your Service!”
Photo Fun Command Master Chief Eric Mays (left) of Birmingham, Ala., recently retired after 30 years of Naval Service. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by NRD Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jeffrey Reynolds during his retirement ceremony. His military awards include: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5), …
Tony Evans Live in Birmingham!
Special Feature World-renowned, best selling author of The Kingdom Series–Dr. Tony Evans, along with his son, best selling recording artist and worship leader, Anthony Evans are bringing Tony Evans Live featuring worship with Anthony Evans to the Birmingham area on Thursday, March 14 at Clearbranch United Methodist Church. For decades, Tony Evans has broken boundaries …
Seeking to Improve Your Love Life? Consider the S-3 Concept
Special Feature Someone once asked me if I was a “relationship expert.” When the group I was with stopped laughing, I had to explain that, no, I am far from being an expert in pretty much anything. They then followed up with “then why are you teaching at this marriage conference?” This very fun back …
Walking through the Word: Beeson Lay Academy Spring 2019
Special Feature Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School Lay Academy of Theology is once again offering a great opportunity for believers to delve deeper into the Scriptures while growing closer to God. Spring classes are offered in the afternoons and evenings and there is a wide range of class topics from which to choose. This is …
