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
FBC Sandusky pastor, wife change ministry direction to head children’s group home
October 15, 2009
After 16 years as the pastor of First Baptist Church, Sandusky, in Birmingham, Ricky Thacker was ready for a little more “Hannah Montana” in his
Colleges, families ‘dig deep’ to keep students in school
October 8, 2009
For thousands of students at Baptist colleges, the excitement of the start of fall classes is being muted by a harsh reality this year: Economic
Grove Hill Church brings community together with Back 2 School party
August 27, 2009
“This has built relationships in this community,” Pastor Lee Merck said of the annual block party his church organizes for Grove Hill students and their
