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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 …
3 Stress Relievers
Encouraging Word In our world today, stress is unavoidable. There is confusion, chaos and conflict all around. No one is excused or exempt from the trials and troubles of life. In John 16:33 Jesus says, “…In this world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.” Stress is that which causes tension, …
Retirement = Giving Back at Glen Iris Baptist School
Education Extra The word “retirement” means “giving back” for Birmingham’s Dr. Jim Boyce. After a very successful career as an anesthesiologist at UAB, he joined the faculty at Glen Iris Baptist School in 2017 to teach biology, as a volunteer. “Dr. Boyce exemplifies the Biblical ethic and ambition of desiring not to waste his life. …
The GIFT of the People: Father Joy Nellissery
Church Leaders Prince of Peace (POP) Catholic Parish is pleased to welcome Father Joy Nellissery as its new associate pastor. He joins Father John Fallon and associate pastor Fr. Jose Luis Gomez Guevara at the Hoover church. Father Joy comes to POP from The Cathedral of Saint Paul in downtown Birmingham. He is a native …
Great Gift Finds at the Briarwood Christmas Shop
Cool Stuff Find wonderful gifts for friends and family while supporting Christian education at the annual Briarwood Christmas Shop. The free admission event features more than 60 different artists and vendors and is hosted by the Briarwood High School Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF). “All of the money raised is used to support our teachers in …
