Local officials in Indonesia halted a wedding and banned future worship services at a church on claims of opposition from residents and no permit for the building.
“You Can See Him: Little Eyes Looking at a Big God,” a 56-page book by Birmingham-based author Anna Nash and Birmingham-based illustrator Jane Lazenby, shares ways little ones can find those qualities of God in everyday life.
“What’s happening to the child welfare system in this state is, when parents are scared of their children, the judges are giving them to DHR,” said Nancy Buckner, DHR Commissioner.
The local association offers a place for shepherds of God’s flock to turn for help because “in an abundance of counselors, there is safety” (Prov. 11:14).
Rebekah Weigel, writer and producer for the film “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot,” says she hopes the movie “inspires people and churches to have deeper and stronger community.”
In her latest devotional book, “Forever Matters: How the Return of Jesus Completes You,” Alabama author Katy Shelton explores how the lessons of Revelation can be used to help believers now, not just in the future.
Friendship is the focus of a new children’s book, “You’ll Always Have a Friend: What To Do When the Lonelies Come,” written by Emily Ley, bestselling author and mother of three.
Presbyterian minister Elisha Hoffman coined several famous hymns during his lifetime, including “Are you Washed in the Blood?” and “I Must Tell Jesus.”
