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“Distinguished Young Women”
Photo Fun Emmy Beason, 2019 DYW (Distinguished Young Woman) of Jefferson County from Leeds High School and Brooke Tarrant, 2018 DYW of Alabama and Jefferson County from Vestavia Hills High School. Beason will compete for the title of DYW of Alabama 2019 in Montgomery, January 18-19, 2019, www.distinguishedyw.org.
“Moody Native Serves Aboard USS New York”
Photo Fun Seaman John Held, from Moody, Ala. participates in security reaction force training aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21).
How to Avoid & Recover from Mistakes: STEPS Proactive Parenting
Parenting Points Brought to you by: White Plume Technologies, www.whiteplume.com It’s easy for parents to make mistakes when we are angry, scared, or frustrated. And when one of our kids is going down the path toward addiction, we will feel all of those emotions. Strongly, and likely over and over. During those tough times, parenting …
Get Back Up & Try Again… Alabama’s American Ninja Warrior Eddy Stewart
There was a time when fitness was an obsession for five-time American Ninja Warrior competitor Eddy Stewart. A Hueytown firefighter, personal trainer and bodybuilder, his family was often at the mercy of his detailed meal and workout schedule. Shifting his focus to ninja athletics, however, initiated healing in both his relationships and his Christian faith. A Top …
A Journey of Faith: Beeson Lay Academy of Theology Fall 2018
Special Feature Looking for an opportunity to delve into the truth of God’s Word and grow in your Christian faith? Beeson Divinity School’s Lay Academy of Theology is offering non-credit classes and other study opportunities to the community this fall. Each course will be led by Beeson faculty on the campus of Samford University in …
IF . . . THEN
Encouraging Word “If” can be represented by a “?”. Meaning you have an option; you make the decision. “Then” is the result, represented by a “!”. “If and then” refers to something conditional. If you meet the conditions, then you will experience and benefit from the result. Here are some Scriptures where you see this …
How to Choose the Right Ramp
Healthy Living Let’s face it, most individuals will need to research a ramp at some point in their lives. Whether for a visiting friend, temporary use after a surgery, an older relative who is struggling with stairs, or one of numerous other scenarios, we will likely all find ourselves involved in the decision-making process. So, the folks here at …
Recognizing Risk Factors for Stroke & the Importance of Post-Stroke Care
Healthy Living Worldwide, stroke is the second leading cause of death. According to the World Health Organization, 15 million people suffer from strokes each year, and more than one third of those strokes result in death. The key to reducing these incidences is spreading awareness around the risk factors and warning signs for stroke. A …
Forgiving God: A Story of Faith
Best Books Hilary Yancey is a young lady who lives in Waco, Texas. She is a petite student of philosophy, wears glasses, and looks perfectly harmless. But in the kingdom of God weakness is power, and Hilary’s writing is powerful indeed. In her latest book, Forgiving God (Faith Words), Hilary shares her spiritual journey surrounding …
