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Congrats Airman!
Photo Fun Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) commanding officer, presents the Navy Security Forces Sentry certificate of graduation to Airman Apprentice Achilya Dixon, from Birmingham, Ala., assigned to Ford’s air department during an in-port security force (ISF) class graduation.
Learning Dr. Seuss Style
Photo Fun Homewood’s Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School first-graders (from left to right) Emily Louise Childress, Millie Danks, and Corbin Agricola enjoyed a fun-filled week as they learned about Dr. Seuss as a writer and an artist in honor of his birthday.
Patriotism in Action
Photo Fun Prince of Peace (POP) Fourth Degree Knight Ben Chambless recently presented Eagle Scout and parishioner Joe Carter with Assembly 2507’s patriotic service award. Carter was honored for the US flag retirement boxes which he built and installed at POP Catholic Parish and at two other Hoover locations as his Eagle Scout project.
Doubt: When Your Kids Struggle to Believe
Parenting Points A great fear for many Christian parents is their child walking away from faith and choosing to no longer believe. For many kids who grew up in the church, there comes a time when they must determine what they believe for themselves. In this moment, either the faith of their parents becomes the …
Covering Alabama with Bubbles of Love
Parenting Points On your mark. Get set. Blow bubbles! “Bubbles for Love” Day is part of the Alabama Family Rights Associations Parent Alienation Prevention and Awareness Week. On April 25, 2019, you can help spread awareness by blowing bubbles and “watching love grow.” Kenneth Paschal, State President of the Alabama Family Rights Association, explains that …
Am I Having Enough Withheld?
Money Matters presented by: Vision Financial Failing to estimate your tax withholding properly may cost you in a variety of ways. If you receive an income tax refund, essentially you have provided the IRS with an interest-free loan; however, if you owe taxes when you file your return, you may have to scramble for cash …
Long-Term Care & Pre-Planning
Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning, www.bradfordholliman.com The saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” certainly applies to long-term care planning.  One of the primary goals that seniors voice is the desire to make sure their heirs receive certain assets at the senior’s death. A Last Will and …
What’s Your View of Your Child’s Education?
Education Extra There are many decisions we face in raising our children. It seems the assessment of their needs is constant. Sleep training, feeding, disciplining, discipling, developing their giftings, and education. My family began considering education options early on. Through prayer, studying God’s Word, and speaking with wise and seasoned friends, I knew I wanted …
