Laurie Stroud
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Volunteer Salute Alan Cook & First Serve Saturday. Many people spend their Saturdays working in the yard, cutting grass, or spending time with their family. Alabaster’s Alan Cook does too, except it’s not his yard! He dedicates his time to First Serve Saturday doing exactly what the ministry says: serving the first Saturday of every …
Money Matters
Volatility Is Not Risk, the Two Should Not Be Confused What is risk? To the conservative investor, risk is a negative to the opportunistic investor, risk is a factor to tolerate and accept. Whatever the perception of risk, it should not be confused with volatility. That confusion occurs much too frequently. Volatility can be considered …
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presented by: DSLD Land Management Drought to Drainage: 4 Most Common Residential Drainage Problems & Solutions The recent drought has led all of us to be particularly grateful for rain, but with the heavy downpours, you may see problems in your yard where drainage is an issue. Without proper drainage, water can collect, cause damage …
The Great Outdoors
presented by Mark’s Outdoors Resolve to Spend More Time Outdoors in 2017 The Christmas season has come and gone and now it’s New Year’s Resolution time. I encourage you to set goals for yourself and your family and hopefully make this year even better than the last. As a rule, New Year’s resolutions usually revolve …
Two by 2
Protect Your Pet this Winter Pet owners often assume parasite prevention is a seasonal spring or summer problem, but pests such as fleas and ticks torment pets throughout the year. Despite their tiny size, fleas and ticks cause misery for your pet. They stimulate allergies, cause infections and transmit infections and disease, not only to your …
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Living Deeper: 5 Characteristics of Generous People Pure in Motive. Generous people give without expecting anything in return. It doesn’t matter if they receive personal gain, accolades, or any other recognition; they simply see a need, realize God placed it in their pathway, the Spirit said to meet the need, and they do it. God may …
Start Off 2017 with a Personalized Mortgage Review with HomeTown Lenders
Start Off 2017 with a Personalized Mortgage Review Setting goals for 2017? Resolving to stick to a budget and be a good steward of your money this year? As you set financial goals and resolutions, be sure to include a review your mortgage. Refinancing your home may provide you with a way to spend less …
Healthy Living
Take Charge of Your Hearing Health Care Resolutions and Good Intentions! Aren’t these two subjects heavy on our minds during this month of renewal? When the New Year begins, many of us determine to take charge of our well-being and make commitments to live a healthier lifestyle. One of your resolutions may include investigating hearing …
Education Extra
Area Students Developing Unique Relationship with God If you had one desire for your child what would it be? Maybe to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd through His words in the Holy Bible? Or know that their baptism calls them to follow Jesus and to spread His light throughout the world? If you …
