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Best Books: Rev. Michael Spurlock & Jeanette Windle
All Saints Rev. Michael Spurlock’s first assignment as a new pastor was about as bad as it gets. All Saints Episcopal Church was down to 25 members and in financial stress. Debt. Division. Despair. These are toxic words for a church, and All Saints was dying. Then, nine months later, three travelers from the east …
The Proven Cure for the Drug Epidemic: Alabama Teen Challenge
Special Feature presented by Alabama Teen Challenge Adult Men’s and Women’s Centers As a ministry that reaches out to the community and seeks to educate teenagers and adults about the dangers of drugs, Teen Challenge is the oldest, largest, and most successful program of its kind in the world. Established in 1958, the ministry …
Defending the Faith: Jay Watts
Church Leaders If you are a pastor or engaged lay person, you will not want to miss the upcoming “Defending the Faith” conference hosted by Tactical Faith ministry and Samford University. The one day event, August 7, includes multiple workshops. One of the keynote presenters will be speaker, writer and Life Training Institute researcher Jay …
Music Notes: Ellie Holcomb
Dove Award Winning Ellie Holcomb On Stage in Birmingham Get ready for a great night of beautiful music and inspiration at Iron City Birmingham on Thursday August 24. “Hymns of Hope” features an evening with Dove Award winning singer-song writer Ellie Holcomb and benefits Shelby County’s Prodigal Pottery, a ministry of King’s Home. Prodigal Pottery’s …
Serving Alabama Children through CASA
For children who have experienced abuse or neglect, the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) can help make a difference by helping them work their way through the court and child welfare systems in search of a loving home. Each time a child is paired with a CASA Volunteer, their chances are greater to have the …
Laurie’s Blog
Best Dressed My memories of the first day of school include wanting to always wear something new and feeling a bit anxious about how the school year would go. Admittedly I wanted to look good when I walked through those doors. I wanted to be accepted, liked, and included. Looking at old pictures that my …
Itchy Pets? Let’s Talk Why & How to Treat Them
Two by 2 Does your dog or cat itch? Are they obsessive about licking paws or scratching other areas? Seem to have numerous ear infections? Occasional itching is a fact of life for pets – especially dogs. Frequent or constant itching, however, may be a sign of a skin disease or allergies. If treatment is not started …
Summer Signals a Great Time to Find Your Dream Home
The Home Front presented by: HomeTown Lenders For several reasons, summer is a great time to launch your search for a new home. The inventory is broader right now, so you are more likely to find the house that checks off all your dream home boxes. The nicer weather and longer days make house hunting …
Photo Fun
“Finley Center Celebration” The Hoover City Council is seen here with Mrs. Diane Finley, wife of Coach Bob Finley, at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Finley Center named after the longtime head coach at Hoover’s W. A. Berry High School. The council presented Mrs. Finley with a proclamation honoring Coach Finley …
5 Steps to Handling Finances When Your Spouse Has Died
Money Matters Losing a spouse is a stressful transition, and the added pressure of having to settle the estate and organize finances can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make dealing with these matters less difficult. Notify others. When your spouse dies, your first step should be to contact anyone who …
