Education
Step Back in Time: The Independence Hall Experience
Special Feature Stepping onto the grounds of Montevallo’s American Village is like taking a trip to colonial times. The recently constructed Independence Hall opened to the public last fall and is dedicated to the memory of American Village’s founder, Tom Walker. A Look Inside. The craftsmanship and details found inside …
Special Feature: Lay Academy of Theology
Delve into God’s Word If you are looking for a great opportunity to delve into and be inspired by God’s Word, consider signing up for a Winter/Spring course through Beeson Divinity School. With the theme of “Being Different & Making a Difference in a very Different World,” Beeson’s Lay Academy of Theology at Samford University …
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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 …
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Addiction Prevention: What Parents Need to Know One of the largest growing problems in our state today is prescription drug abuse. According to the DEA, Alabama received 10.5 million prescriptions for pain relievers and tranquilizers in 2015. Compare that to the population of Alabama at 4.8 million people. That means on average we are getting …
Native American Experience: Authentic, Educational, & Fun!
Bring the family to Aldridge Gardens in Hoover on October 2 to experience a day discovering the culture and contributions of Native Alabamians. From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Whispers from the past – A Native American Experience, offers demonstrations, activities, and presentations authentic to American Indians of the Southeast. Demonstrations include authentic Pow Wow Dancing …
Remembering God’s Plan: Lay Academy of Theology
We live in a world where everywhere we turn our neighbor beside us is set on living life the way they want by chasing the next promotion or luxury vehicle. The infamous pursuit of these earthly desires always leave the flesh wanting more no matter how much we have. That’s where the Beeson Divinity School’s …
Covenant Classical Expansion
Covenant Classical Schools & Daycare (CCS) plans to open a new campus in Trussville later this year. Located just off the Deerfoot Parkway exit on I-59, the new 15,000 square foot building will house 12 classrooms for children ranging from 6 weeks through Kindergarten. As a common standard in all Covenant Classical Schools, the new …
You Can Bank On It – Small Business Success
In Alabama, small business owners and entrepreneurs alike make up more than half of our state’s work force. Small businesses have many diverse needs and NobleBank & Trust has several options to help smaller companies grow and thrive. NobleBank & Trust now offers a prepaid business solution through BizNOW™, a low cost, prepaid offering for …
Reading Mission
KaiLian Davis, a Prince of Peace Catholic Church teen parishioner, tutored Cameron Hunter in a summer literacy program as part of a John Carroll Catholic High School mission trip to the Black Belt community of Vredenburgh, Ala. Prince of Peace was a sponsor of the literacy program.
5 Steps to Protect Children in the Digital Age
Let’s be honest. It isn’t easy raising children in a day and age where hundreds of thousands of dangerous images and messages are not only just a click away, but the clicks are happening on devices that our children are often carrying in their pockets. Consider these stats from CovenantEyes.com and CommonSenseMedia.com: 1 in 4 …
How to Help a Senior that has Fallen Prey to Common Scams
There is an increase in the instances of foreign scammers preying on senior adults. Three common scams I see use religion, prizes, and loneliness to gain access to the senior’s assets. Charity/Religion Scam. In this scenario, the scammer calls the senior and pretends to be a charity or religious organization. The scammer may pray with the senior …
Back to School from a Mom Perspective
My husband calls me a “schoolie.” I loved being a student, I loved being a teacher… I would go get another degree right now. Post-grad school I taught tenth grade at Briarwood Christian School, and after some settling in, found the job to be a source of great joy. My days were filled with hilarious …
Money Matters
Balancing Work & Family Achieving a balance between work and family is a highly personal endeavor. There is no magic formula, and what works for one family may not work for another. It takes planning and resolve, and you’ll need to make choices along the way that align with what’s important to you. As you …
