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August Giveaways
TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with us and make spreading Good News possible, we have TWO GREAT GIVEAWAYS this month for you and your family! Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure Family 4 Pack! Enter to win a Family 4 Pack ($140 value)- Includes 4 Tickets good …
What Is the Fragrance of Your Home?
Parenting Points We live in a world surrounded by death – dead dreams, dying relationships, and brokenness. Many times, we may feel like the prophet Ezekiel standing in a valley of dead bones. Surrounded by a slain army, the Lord asked Ezekiel a seemingly impossible question: “Son of man, can these bones live?” (Ezekiel 37:3) …
Same Great Service AND Chicken at a Future New Location
Faith @ Work Jerry Cotney’s career as a team member with Chick-fil-A started the same day the Spicy Chicken Sandwich released in 2010. Cotney brought with him to Chick-fil-A several years in purpose driven work- including helping Soles4Souls get started. The non-profit which collects new shoes and clothing for people in need worldwide. It was …
The Tide’s Chris Stewart: A Miraculous Journey
Cover Story Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/Birmingham “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Chris Stewart and his wife Christy held tightly to these verses during his …
American Village Hosts Free Walking Tours
Are We There Yet? “Walk through” some of the most significant sites and times in our American history, while enjoying the beautiful grounds of the American Village in Montevallo, Ala. It’s free for the whole family during the months of August and September. Just stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through …
Are You Ready for the Second Act of the S.E.C.U.R.E. Act?
Money Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Vision Financial Group Recently, you may have seen headlines regarding the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, also referred to as the second version of the SECURE Act, or SECURE Act 2.0. As the bill moves from the House of Representatives to the Senate, many hopeful investors are …
Adulting in College
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Bradford & Holliman Heading off to college is a major step toward becoming an adult, but it is not all dorm linens and electronics. Adulting work occurs before heading to campus so let’s talk about the ‘what ifs” and help set up the right legal documents. Here …
Run With Blanket Fort Hope!
Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, www.sawyersolutionsllc.com Did you know that the average age for child human trafficking survivors is between 11-17 years old? Child human trafficking is happening all around the country, explains Birmingham based ministry Blanket Fort Hope (BFH) Chief Executive Officer Alexa James. “We really do have a …
Sacred Endurance
Best Books Jesus knew some of his followers wouldn’t last. They heard the gospel and believed. They started out joyfully and strong. They were all in. But somewhere along the way they would quit. Troubles would come and their faith would be tested. Worries, money, or just plain sin would suffocate their spiritual life and …
Sober Cycle
Best Books Her alcoholism was at its fiercest. Desperately looking for a way out of her addiction, Sherry Hoppen joined a fundraiser that would require her to cycle hundreds of miles from Michigan to Texas—despite not even owning a bike. Pedaling while miserably hung over and being chased by everything from poodles to pit bulls, …
