News/Articles

Our Seasons of Blessings

Nov 07, 2011


Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are significant times of celebration in our culture. They are especially meaningful for Christians and our Children’s Homes family as we look forward to celebrating these special occasions.   THANKSGIVING seems to have avoided much of the... read article

Children Giving for Children

Nov 06, 2011


We all know that Vacation Bible School (VBS) is an intense week.  Kids and adults alike go all out for the sake of bible lessons, competitions, music, and ultimately for ministry.  Some of the events that have taken place during VBS include (but are not limited to), pies in the face, pink... read article

Rocking with Endurance

Nov 06, 2011


A 6-year-old boy from Opelika, Ala. showed true endurance and strength in a recent fundraiser for Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes. Alex Masingo is in the first grade. He loves the band Alabama, fishing, and playing baseball. He plays the maracas and tambourine on Sundays at... read article

Finding Hope: The Shaquina Story

Oct 05, 2011


Tall and lean, Shaquina entered the Gardendale group home, trying to hide her runner’s body behind stooped shoulders, eyes that rarely smiled and a mouth that spoke even less. After living in five different homes and leaving all her family in Mobile, the teenager was done caring. “I was... read article

Who Depends on You?

Oct 05, 2011


“But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” I Timothy 5:8 (ESV) This is one of the strongest condemnations in the Scriptures reserved for the individual who has not provided for... read article

Education Helps Children Fulfill Potential

Oct 05, 2011


His mother died when he was only nine, and he lived in a backwoods area, but Abraham Lincoln was determined to get an education. Studying by candlelight and reading borrowed books, he was 28 before completing his law degree. Later Mr. Lincoln said, “Upon the subject of education, not presuming... read article