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“Lego Mania”
Photo Fun Vestavia’s Trail Life Troop AL-0254 hosted a Lego Derby at Briarwood and played Laser Tag at UltraBlast Laser Combat Center in September. Trail Life is a Christ-centered character, leadership, and adventure program for boys aged 5-18. Learn more at Facebook.com/TLAL254!
Give the Gift of God’s Word
Cool Stuff To get the whole family engaged in God’s Word, consider an Advent devotional time each day. The staff at Briarwood Christian Bookstore highly recommends, Little Hearts, Prepare Him Room, An Advent Devotional That Grows with Your Familyby Holly Mackle. Both content and reflection questions are designed to address what God says about us …
Military Salute!
“Serving Aboard a Floating Airport at Sea” Birmingham native and 2016 Hoover High School graduate Xavier Jones is serving our country aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, a floating airport at sea. Seaman Jones is a culinary specialist aboard the carrier. “Serving in the Navy gives me a lot of opportunities not only …
The Best Time to Get Help Is Now: STEPS Proactive Parenting
Parenting Points Brought to you by: White Plume Technologies, www.whiteplume.com If your son or daughter is experimenting with alcohol or drugs, it’s time for you to do something about it. Now! With teenage substance abuse, where there’s smoke, there’s often fire. Almost all the emphasis on addiction treatment has traditionally been on recovery. In …
Buying Insurance: What Savvy Consumers Should Know
Money Matters presented by: Vision Financial You’re ready to buy an insurance policy, but you feel a bit uneasy embarking into the insurance world. Whether you’re buying an auto policy, a homeowners policy, a life insurance policy, or some other type of policy, here are some general tips to help you tread the insurance waters. …
Special Ops: Helping the Least of These
Mission Makers Once a week, almost every week, for seven years, Officer Glen White of the Mountain Brook Police Department has volunteered his time to serve as the safety director for a small band of individuals called Special Ops. The mission of these Christians is to reach those sex-trafficked at local hotels and truck stops …
How Do I Prove I Am Sane?
Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning, www.bradfordholliman.com Recently during a presentation, I was asked how a person can prove she’s sane (has “capacity” in legal lingo) if the children do not believe she has capacity and is making decisions for her using a power of attorney (POA). Let’s say as an example, Jane …
Gratitude & Giving: Keys to Living an Organized Life!
Hassle Free Zone Have you ever considered the order of the holidays? First, we are thankful for what we have on Thanksgiving and then, we give gifts at Christmas…as if to say, think about what we already have first before shopping or asking for more. What does this have to do with organizing, you might …
ROW, ROW, ROW for Your Health!
Healthy Living No matter what your age is, a fitness plan that includes cardio (or aerobic exercise) is an important contributor to your overall health. The benefits of regular aerobic exercise include weight loss, increased stamina, and a stronger immune system. Endorphins released while you work out can also help improve your mood and sleep …
Art, Science & Service: Aho Architects, LLC
Faith at Work Brought to you by: Community Partner Aho Architects, LLC, www.ahoarch.com “One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:24-25 (NIV) When we introduce our firm to potential customers, one of the things we …
