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Fake Pills

What to Know about Fake Pills

December 27, 2023

Here’s to Your Health Brought to you by Community Partner Compact, www.compact2020.com  You’ve probably heard about fentanyl in the news. Let’s explore what fentanyl is and how it relates to fake pills. Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that is being pressed into fake pills or cut into heroin, cocaine, and other street drugs to …

Junior Interpreters at American Village

Help Bring History to Life as an American Village Junior Interpreter

December 7, 2023

Education Extra Help bring history to life by applying for the American Village Junior Interpreter Program. Each summer, up to 25 students ages 12-17 (rising 7th – 12th graders) receive professional training at the American Village in Montevallo and assist our educational interpreters in presenting the customs and times of the 18th Century. American Village …

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2023 Christmas Services & Events

November 29, 2023

Special Feature Looking for Christmas services and events to attend this holiday season? Click on the links below for details on great local options. December 24: Christmas Eve Services at First Methodist Church Trussville December 24: Candles, Carols & Communion December 24: Christmas Eve Services with The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills December 24: Christmas …

Pecan Pie Pudding

Treat Your Holiday Guests to this Irresistible Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

November 28, 2023

The Home Front The Christmas trees are decorated, the lights are twinkling, a plethora of packages are on everyone’s doorsteps, and homes are buzzing with friends and family. It’s that time of year again to think about what you’re going to serve your guests that will wow them and leave their bellies full of cheer. …

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The Woodshop and The Bakery

November 28, 2023

Special Feature It started with a birdhouse. Lowell Shipp, known as Bud to all his friends, and Pawpaw to his family, did not like to sit still. What he did love to do was create things. He built antique cars. He built barns, garages, and sheds. He built farm solutions for his tractors and lawnmowers. …

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Holiday Foster with Two by Two Rescue

November 28, 2023

The Family Pet  The holiday season has arrived, and many are hyper-focused on planning menus and sneaking in a little shopping for Christmas gifts. A common gift theme for the holidays is a dog, but finding the perfect dog can be hard. One way you can make a difference and see if adopting a dog …

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Preparing Your Family for Jesus’ Arrival

November 28, 2023

Parenting Points As December approaches, Christians worldwide embark on a special journey of faith known as Advent. This season, lasting four weeks and leading up to Christmas, is a time of reflection, anticipation, and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent offers a beautiful opportunity for families to draw nearer to God and one …

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How to Fix Your Marriage Before It Breaks

November 28, 2023

Special Feature Irv Gordon was the original owner of a 1966 Volvo P1800. It holds the Guinness World Record for the highest mileage recorded—3.25 million miles. What was the secret to this astonishing accomplishment? According to Hotcars.com, “He claimed that his secret to longevity was regular oil changes, closely following the manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines, and …

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Seven Year-End Financial Moves

November 28, 2023

Money Matters How do we honor the Lord with our stewardship at Christmas and as we plan for the new year ahead? Here are seven year-end financial moves to consider. Rest your heart. Contentment grows as we trust God’s leading. I’ve found that Galatians 5:16 presents a wise heart posture for biblical stewardship as Paul …

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A Christmas Carol and Estate Planning

November 28, 2023

Legal Matters The season for watching and reading Charles Dickens’s classic A Christmas Carol has arrived. Let’s take a moment to review this oft-viewed tale in the context of estate planning. With some prodding, Mr. Scrooge spent Christmas Eve reflecting upon his life and the shape of the world when he would no longer be …

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