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With All Your Heart

September 26, 2025

Encouraging Word Colossians 3:17 says in whatever you do, in word or deed, do it as unto the Lord. To me, that means to do it with all your heart! With all your heart means to feel or believe it very strongly. It also suggests being all in, not holding anything back, and being committed. …

Looking at the Backside of a Mule

September 26, 2025

The Home Front When my daughter, Lonna, was in school, her friends talked her into being in the junior high beauty pageant with them. It would be fun, right? She came home and talked her dad and me into it. Then, I realized that I had to come up with a plan. I didn’t know …

Bringing Order & Beauty to Your Outdoor Spaces

September 26, 2025

Our House Are you longing for your home’s outdoor spaces to bring you joy instead of stress? Willow Cove Designs is a local landscape design company that can help you tackle your landscape needs with precision and expertise. Whether you are looking to create a backyard haven for entertainment or even wondering what plants would …

Caring for the Whole Family: Calvert + Associates

September 26, 2025

Healthy Living For nearly 30 years, Adam Calvert Ed.S, LPC-S, CSAT-S has helped individuals and families restore hope and find healing through counseling. Calvert came to the Magic City to attend UAB. During that time, he met his wife Mandy, and the couple decided to plant roots in Birmingham. Calvert began his career as a …

Meet the Petite & Affectionate Talia

September 26, 2025

The Family Pet Some of the most powerful testimonies come not from words, but from lives transformed, and that includes the lives of companion animals. Meet Talia, a radiant reminder of what love can do.  Once tethered to a heavy chain, Talia spent the early days of her life confined. No freedom to explore. No …

Battling Back Auburn’s Can’t Miss Kid, Alex McPherson

September 26, 2025

Cover Story “You can’t have a testimony without a test,” he said, his voice sounding cheery and upbeat, a day after Auburn University’s 2025 homecoming. “We all try to control things, but we really have no control, so I’ve handed my battle over to the Lord- I’m trusting Him to see me through,” he said. …

Financial Tips for First-Time College Students

September 25, 2025

Money Matters Sending your child to college is an exciting milestone filled with new experiences and opportunities for them to grow. For many families, it’s also the first time your student will be managing their own money independently. With a few simple strategies, you can guide them to take control of their finances and avoid …

Why Every Alabama Family Should Understand Special Needs Trusts

September 25, 2025

Legal Matters Planning for long-term care or supporting a loved one with a disability can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating complex rules about Medicaid, Social Security, and asset protection. Many Alabama families believe they must “spend down” everything they own before qualifying for government benefits, but that’s not the whole story. Pooled special needs trusts, …

Generational Impacts at Big Oak Ranch

September 25, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham  “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:20 “The greatest ‘thank you’ that I can ever hope to give to Big Oak Ranch in return …

Innocence Sold

September 25, 2025

Best Books What price is too high when innocence is stolen? In his gripping new release, Innocence Sold, author B. F. Randall shines a powerful light on one of today’s darkest realities—human trafficking. With heart-pounding suspense and a deep well of compassion, Randall weaves a story that not only entertains but also compels readers to …

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