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The Faith of Christopher Hitchens I have long held the opinion that God would much rather be fought than ignored. Jacob wrestled with God by the river Jabbok and was blessed for being so audacious. Paul kicked against the goads until God shattered his worldview with a blinding light. C.S. Lewis spoke of being dragged, …
You Can Bank On It
Presented by: NobleBank & Trust Home Sweet Home: Know Your Mortgage Options There are few who understand the local housing market better than Birmingham-area Realtors. Local experts say they are seeing a seller’s market developing in some areas. In our local community, listed homes are receiving multiple offers or are even selling the same …
Money Matters
Do You Need Disability Income Insurance? People ordinarily buy property and casualty insurance to protect their possessions and life insurance to provide income for their survivors. However, many people don’t think about protecting their income with disability insurance. How well could you live if you weren’t able to work? Disability is an unpredictable event, and …
Special Feature
ROOFTOP FRIENDS‘ Camping Adventure Ministers to Special Needs Families The mission of RoofTop Friends is to “love, serve, fellowship and share faith with individuals and families affected by disability.” One way this Alabama based non-profit ministry carries out its mission is hosting an annual Family Retreat at Camp ASCCA on Lake Martin. June 20-24 families …
Cleaning Out the Night-Stand Drawer
Spring has always been about working in the yard, doing some much needed house cleaning and taking or planning some long weekend trips with the family! At the same time all the local flowers shops start putting out their various displays, everyone begins ordering mulch or pine straw for their yards and you start seeing …
Impacting God’s Kingdom thru Foster Care
John DeGarmo, Ed. D. is a leading expert in the foster care field and the author of the recently released must have foster care resource, (ITALIC)Faith & Foster Care: How We Impact God’s Kingdom (New Hope Publishing). DeGarmo shares insight into how all of us, and particularly the church community, can provide support to the …
You Can Bank On It
Presented by: NobleBank & Trust A Noble Idea In 2004, a group of community leaders saw the need for a new locally-owned community bank. They had a common vision: to establish a financial institution based on Biblical principles. They envisioned a bank wherein all business endeavors and decisions would be handled in a Godly manner …
Parenting Points
Content in What Matters: 1 Timothy 6:6-10 With summer approaching, we are planning vacations and family trips. We are looking forward to fun family time and relaxation. Chances are we will take a few hundred pictures (at least) and then post the best ones on Facebook or Instagram to share with family and friends. However, …
