A practical guide to estate planning from a Christian perspective

January 14, 2010

When we hear the term “estate planning,” we tend to think it only applies to the rich. However, we all have an estate, and at

Children’s Homes’ new center opens

December 3, 2009

Ted Embry (left), director of the northeast Alabama region for the Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries (ABCH), holds his grandson, 3-year-old Kyle Gillis,

Incidence of violence against women surges on TV

December 3, 2009

The incidence of violence against women portrayed on television increased 120 percent during the past five years compared to a 2 percent increase in overall

Children’s Homes ‘provides hope’

November 26, 2009

The small blond girl steadily stepped up to the microphone for her big moment. And at just the right time, she began to speak slowly

Churches seek to meet state’s foster care needs

November 19, 2009

In James 1:27, believers are challenged to care for the needs of orphans, and two churches in the Birmingham area are putting their faith into

Mom tells how adoption touched her, painted picture of grace

November 19, 2009

Three men. Three different life stories. One beautiful picture of adoption. Their story is my story. Eight years ago, when I got married, adoption became

Mom survives cancer; dad doesn’t; son fighting for cure

October 22, 2009

Drums roll. Cheerleaders shake pompoms. The dance line struts its stuff. High school pep rallies in Alabama dot the autumn landscape like falling leaves this