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Relax & Escape at Henderson Park Inn
12 Gifts of Christmas A hidden gem nestled along the emerald shores of Destin, Fla., Henderson Park Inn provides the ultimate sanctuary for rest and relaxation. Comprised of 37 rooms, this all-inclusive, adult-only boutique hotel remains a favorite destination for anyone looking for a secluded escape. Guests arrive to the sounds of waves lapping on …
Christmas Gift Idea for Kids: Rivers Overseas
Best Books Meet Rivers. Take an incredible journey with the loveable and adorable puppy Rivers as he travels overseas with his adoptive dad. Rivers, through his own journey, experiences the world through God’s eyes and finds joy in God’s faithfulness as he encounters new people, places, and things. A delightful story of adventure and learning …
Twas the Night That Began Christmas
Best Books I now have three grandchildren, so Christmas is not only a holy time, it’s a time of laughter and joy and excitement. We will have parties and decorate our home and I’ll tell the story of the night a baby changed the world. We will sing Away in a Manger with hand-motions. We might even dance. …
25 Years of Sharing the Reason for the Season: Christmas Gift Shop
Mission Makers Every year, we hope the holidays will be a time of enjoying family, making wonderful lasting memories, and celebrating the gifts that God has given us. Unfortunately, the season does not always go as planned. A mom is struck with a terminal illness. A father loses his job. A grandmother on a fixed …
Making Musical Memories: A Birmingham-Southern College Christmas Tradition
Music Notes Brought to you by: Thomas Waters State Farm, www.thomaswaters.com As the holidays grow nearer, I’m sure memories of family holiday traditions come to mind for many. The Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) choral experience has been a life-long, life-changing experience for me, as I’m certain it has for many – those who have participated in …
What About Faith?
Encouraging Word What is faith and how important is it? Faith is defined as confidence or trust in a person or thing. The Biblical definition is found in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the assurance (substance) of things hoped for, the conviction (evidence) of things not seen.” Saving faith is to place your trust in …
A Story of What Christmas is All About
Special Feature Brought to you by: Community Partner White Plume Technologies, www.whiteplume.com Sometimes, we may wonder what Christmas is all about. Can we find the answer in a cartoon? Christmas is about a lot of good things. But, too often, we bring baggage with us into the holiday season. The fears and insecurities we carry …
4 Ways to Make a Roofing Project Less Disruptive for Tenants
Our House Brought to you by: Community Partner Hinkle Roofing, www.HinkleRoofing.com A roof replacement on a residential building means disruption to its occupants. Usually, building owners and tenants understand that roofing jobs are part of the structure’s upkeep and may cause some distractions. Here are four ways to make your project less disruptive to your …
Taste the Difference at Simply Infused Olive Oil Shop
Home for the Holidays As Simply Infused Olive Oil Shop enters its 6th year in business in Birmingham, it’s interesting to note their early beginnings and what has made them a foodie destination over the years. Inspired while on a working vacation in 2012, this mother-daughter team decided to embark on an adventure which would …
