Month: November 2018
Do You Have Enough Automobile Insurance Coverage?
Legal Matters presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury Do You Have Enough Automobile Insurance Coverage to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones in the Event of a Holiday Car Wreck? Take Time to Check You probably have automobile insurance, but do you understand the basics of your policy? The first step in reviewing …
The Pheasant: The Power of Letting Go
Mission Makers It is quiet, and I am not eavesdropping, but I can hear snatches of conversation coming from down the hall. Daniel Roberson, Brother Bryan Mission’s Intake Administrator, is talking to someone about forgiveness. His voice is deliberate, and kind and he is telling deep spiritual truths that we all need to hear. I feel …
Holiday Tips for Family Caregivers
Healthy Living As the holiday season approaches, many people are excited to see their friends, family members, and loved ones. However, for many seniors and their caregivers, it can become very stressful. Big holiday celebrations can be overwhelming, especially for those suffering from cognitive decline or health problems. For family caregivers, decorating the house, organizing …
Review Your Estate Plan Before the Holidays
Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning, www.bradfordholliman.com Before the holiday season arrives, take time to make sure your estate plan is current. Have answers for these questions when you review your estate plan with an experienced estate planning attorney: Do you want a Last Will and Testament or a Revocable Living Trust? If …
’Tis the Season to Simplify
Hassle Free Zone Here are some clever ideas to help Simplify your Season: Empty the Bins. While your home is decorated, donate or discard whatever you have not used. Place sentimental items in a special place for keepsakes. Create Specialized Storage. Install shelving to accommodate items for easy access and safe keeping. Consider hooks for …
How Is Your Relationship?
Encouraging Word When it comes to God, how is your relationship? Relationship is defined as having a connection; association; or involvement. What is amazing is Almighty God, the Creator of heaven and earth; desires to have a personal relationship with mankind. The question is, “Does man desire to have a relationship with God?” A relationship …
Free On-Line College Classes for Churches
Education Extra Birmingham based McDowell Bible College is offering free* on-line classes for churches. Churches are allowed one non-credit class of up to 30 students for any of the college’s courses scheduled during their three 15-week terms. If a church can provide at least five students, they may select from any of the courses in …
Celebrating a Colonial Christmas
Christmas celebrations in the American colonies were very different than they are today. You would not have found piles of wrapped gifts under Christmas trees, stockings hung with care on mantels, or televisions playing reruns of It’s a Wonderful Life. But many things were the same. Christmas was an important religious holiday in George Washington’s …
Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas
Best Books I have always been fascinated by trivia. I love to discover an obscure detail of history which explains why things are the way they are, or an odd fact that seems so counter-intuitive that it’s often met with incredulity. Trivia, by definition, is information that is not inherently important. The value of such …
Meadow Brook Run: A Holiday Tradition
Are We There Yet? Christmas lights. Family. Food. Friends. Gifts. Jesus. Running. For more than two decades, runners have been racing down the streets of Meadow Brook in Shelby County at Christmas time. What began as a beautiful, empty race weekend on the calendar now is a holiday tradition. Dr. Robert Cosby began the Meadow …
