Pastor Preaches With No Shoes On: Focus On Faith
One Scottsboro woman is a social worker full time and a preacher of three area churches part time. Pastor Donna King preaches here at Hollis Memorial United Methodist and two other Jackson County
Focus On Faith: Doctor By Day, Songwriter By Night
A local oncologist is helping children by spending time with country stars.  

Dr. John Waples is an oncologist, a co-founder of a non-profit organization and also a song writer. He combines all of these tasks to help others.

Decatur Man Leads By Example 'Focus On Faith'
A Decatur man is leading by example. He's doing a good deed to inspire both his grandkids and his neighbors. Several days a week you'll find Al Robinson and his grandkids are cleaning up this acre
Focus on Faith: A Freemasons' Funeral Ceremony
The Helion Lodge masons have agreed to let us behind these doors for a funeral ceremony that has never been seen on TV. This is a Masonic funeral re-enactment. It is done at the request of a member or
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Faith Driven Drawing Classes
A woman in Athens teaches art classes and helps people change their perspective on life. Rita Campbell teaches people how to draw while relating her classes to scripture. Rita's been an artist for years.
Focus on Faith: First Non-Profit Autism Support Center In North Alabama Is Open
1 out of every 91 children in the United States will develop autism. That is the latest report from the Journal of Pediatrics. As the numbers rise, a new center offers area parents a sense of security. The
Focus on Faith "Quinn's Ranch - A Safe Place For Homeless Boys"
For many children across the area living in a safe, happy home is just a dream but Quinn's Ranch in Red Bay is helping make that a reality for many homeless Alabama children. Quinn's Ranch is more
Focus on faith "The Way Helps Men"
The Way was founded two years ago and since then more than 20 men have graduated from the program and are living the life of recovery. Thirty-Six year old, Alan Watkins, is just one of the 12 men currently
Focus on Faith: Mending Hearts Farm Helps Area Youth
After an area woman lived through a tragedy, she searched for answers from God. She says the experience helped her find her true calling in life. Tending to and riding horses has always been
Focus On Faith - Nicole Schroeder
A Madison woman says God gave her the gift of writing, now she's using her talent to serve the Lord. Nicole Schroeder is a local author who writes with the hope of spreading the word of God. "Everything
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
May's tornados left many people with home damage to repair. After months passed and one Madison home was still covered in tarps, the community came together to help. Single mother of 3, Angela
Panamanian Culture And Faith
We have people from all backgrounds, cultures and traditions living right here in North Alabama. Tonight, we learn a little more about Panama's unique history and culture from one native living
Ethiopian Adoption
One local family believes they're fulfilling God's calling by adopting a child. Laura Byars has always wanted to adopt a child but her husband Sean wasn't so sure until years later.
Focus On Faith: Preacher/Painter
One local man is both a preacher and painter but his paintings have created quite a controversy. Shawn Wallace has been preaching for 7 years and painting for 17, but he says when people see his paintings
Spreading Ministry Through Softball
A local pastor uses unconventional means to minister to others. Brian Scott is a pastor at Heritage Fellowship Church in Russellville as but he doesn't just preach inside a church, Scott also ministers
Focus On Faith: Community Rallies Around Brittney
Eighteen year old Brittney Hargrove was left paralyzed after a tragic car accident. Brittney Hargrove is now wheelchair bound, and to make matters worse she is living in a trailer that barely has enough
Christ Over Cancer - Focus On Faith
Almost everyone knows someone affected by cancer whether directly or indirectly. To help cope with their struggles one church in Florence started a Christ Over Cancer ministry. Members of the Woodlawn
Focus On Faith: Local Muslims Celebrate End of Holy Month
Muslims from across the Tennessee Valley met in Huntsville Wednesday to celebrate a month-long period of fasting and sacrifice during Ramadan. 
Focus On Faith: Child Works Through Grief Through Music
Amber Largo is only 6 years old, but the tragedy she's been through is more than most people will ever face. One of her stepsisters was stabbed to death last month, while another was critically injured. But now Amber told WAAY-31 about how her faith is helping her cope.
Focus on Faith: Gene Stallings Fights Off-Field Battle
He's known as the former Alabama coach who led the Crimson Tide to a national championship victory in 1992. But now Gene Stallings is fighting another battle off the field after the death of his son.

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