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Paws-itively Training & Puppy Kindergarten!
Two by 2 Well-socialized and well-trained pets are happy pets and happy pets mean happy owners! Helping your pet learn proper behaviors and reactions to certain events helps them become a successful member of your family. Spending time training, exercising and socializing your dog or cat is one of the most important gifts you can …
The Advantages of Online Therapy
Healthy Living While you might be aware that some psychologists perform psychotherapy sessions online, you might not be aware of the advantages that this mode provides. Practical Advantages The client can participate in the session from any location that allows for privacy and an Internet connection. When Internet connectivity is not good, the session can …
Revelation Walk Reaches Thousands
Mission Makers To date more than 45,000 people have experienced the “Revelation Walk” hosted by Eden West Side Baptist Church in nearby Pell City. The interactive dramatization is portrayed in over fourteen outdoor scenes based on the book of Revelation. Eden West Side’s senior pastor, Rev. Jacky Connell explains, “It’s an exciting drama that reaches …
Faith over Fear: Savannah Chrisley at Southern Women’s Show
Special Feature Best known for being one of five siblings on her family’s reality show, Chrisley Knows Best, 20-year-old Savannah Chrisley is blazing her own trail as the youngest person ever to appear on HSN. Her new fashion line, “Faith over Fear,” is featured on the network. “Faith over fear is just something I have …
Live Gospel Music including Jimmy Davis
Music Notes Enjoy a great day of Gospel Music at the First Annual North Jefferson Gospel Fest at Black Creek Park in Fultondale October 28. Among the performers will be multi-award winning Southern Gospel singer and songwriter, Jimmy Davis (www.jdea.org) from Pilot, Va. Davis has received more than 30 awards (CGMA, AMG, Emmy) for his …
Financial Advice for Grieving Widows
Money Matters I recently heard award-winning author Kathleen Rehl speak on the grief stages of widowhood and how to relate to this growing segment of our population. She shared that 70% of women will be widowed and the median age of widows in America is 59. Widows make up 3.5% of our population with over …
Lending a Helping Hand: Habitat for Humanity & Wells Fargo
Mission Makers As a part of a national effort to improve the homes of Veterans across the country, Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham and Wells Fargo volunteers recently teamed up to improve the homes of two local Army veterans. “We all share a common interest and passion to serve those who served our country,” said …
Estate Planning for Individuals with Disabilities
Legal Matters presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning Why Everyone Should Have a Special Needs Trust in Their Plan Estate plans should include planning for a loved one’s financial and physical protection in the event of a disability. This is often overlooked by individuals that do not currently have disabled loved ones because they …
Visible Faith
Encouraging Word Faith is defined in Hebrews 11:1 as the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction (evidence) of things not seen. And Hebrews 11:6, goes on to say that without faith it is impossible to please God. Romans 10:9 adds, “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your …
Serving at OLS
Education Extra Class officers for the new school year have been elected by the eighth-grade class at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS). The responsibilities for these students include bringing new and creative ideas to school leaders, helping with Catholic Schools Week, leading school prayer at special events, and other class leaderships opportunities throughout …
