Posts by ahaynie@briarwood.org

08/26/25 “It is good for me that I was afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.  The Law of Your mouth is better to me  Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.”  Psalm 119:71-72  Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership  Pray For Our Community Relations  Pray For Our Discipleship Groups and their Leaders  Pray for Our…

8/21/25 Chris Jones-YBL Small Groups Director A few weeks ago, my bride took me to our first concert at Birmingham’s new amphitheater. The legendary Chicago band Cheap Trick was opening the show, and I have wanted to see them for years. Sadly, they were awful, and I was not remotely excited about seeing the headliner,…

“Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statues,  And I shall observe it to the end.  Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law  And keep it with all my heart.”  Psalm 119:33-34  Pray For YBL & WBL Leadership, Staff, and Board  Pray For Our Community Relations Pray For Discipleship Groups and Their Leaders   …

8/14/25 Rob Genin-YBL Birmingham Director The Data A 2023 article in Fortune Magazine found that 79% of people said money was very important to them, while only 58% said religion of any kind was important to them. That strikes me as a significant. The numbers seem to indicate that money may be the biggest religion…

08/12/25 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Cor. 15:58 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership ● Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Chris, Loring, and Sharon, along with all staff- Johnny, Ansley,…

08/07/25 Emma Cockley-WBL Assistant to the Director As the human heart inevitably craves adoration and admiration from those around us, it can be easy to inwardly grumble about the unseen, mundane tasks that are required from us that typically engender little to no praise. Nevertheless, whether it be logging data into a spreadsheet, vacuuming the…

“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”  Colossians 1:13-14  Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership  Pray For Our Community Relations  Pray For Our Discipleship Groups and their Leaders  Pray for Our Special Events/Ministry 

07/31/25 Sharon Head- WBL Director As followers of Christ, do we realize how much we are shaped and formed by those around us, and the extent to which we shape and form others?  In the workplace, as in every sphere of life, it is important to consider whom we go to for counsel and advice, and…

Oh, how abundant is your goodness,    which you have stored up for those who fear youand worked for those who take refuge in you,    in the sight of the children of mankind! -Psalm 31:19 Pray For YBL & WBL Leadership, Staff, and Board  -Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Chris, Loring, and Sharon, along…

07/24/25 Drew Narmour-YBL Jackson Director A friend recently sent me an episode of the Mere Fidelity podcast that I can’t help but pass along. It’s titled “Your Vocation Isn’t Radical Enough,” and it’s well worth your time. The conversation tackles some big questions: Why do we chase the “perfect” job? How should we think about calling, giftedness,…