Nationally, there are more than 2.5 million grandparents who carry the primary responsibility of caring for their grandchildren, with about a third of grandchildren living with their grandparents being under six years old.
Commemorated the Sunday after Labor Day each year, this year Grandparents Day is Sept. 8. Many churches and families will make a special effort to recognize the blessing of grandparents on this day.
When God’s love makes a radical, life-changing impact, it can lead to living for Him in a radical way. This exemplifies the life of Eddie Burchfield, a chaplain, author, musician and evangelist.
Carolyn Matthews, “the bread lady,” is known for giving away hundreds of home-baked loaves each year. She could also be called “the caring lady” and “the whatever-is-needed lady.”
Think you waited too late to start college this fall? Good news!
Christians serve God through many different passions and pursuits. Sometimes those activities seemingly come out of the blue, and they may even come later in life. For Michael Ann Chapman, one way to serve God is through clogging.
Paula Claire Vick Stacey, who previously served on The Alabama Baptist board, died July 28. She was 71.
Matthew Slater played for the New England Patriots for 16 years. During that time, he saw God’s faithfulness in the highs and lows and proclaimed His goodness wherever his feet were.
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