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Miss Annie Lives Her Mantra: You Can Do Hard Things
Cover Story Annie McDaniel has brought smiles to thousands of local school children over the years as her lovable “Miss Annie” persona, and today she’s extended her reach into the lives of people in Birmingham and far beyond through an inspiring social media platform. “Miss Annie’s Home + Kitchen” entertains its followers with recipes, tips, …
From Deer Season to Turkey Season
The Great Outdoors presented by: Mark’s Outdoors Deer Season Ends… February brings the end to yet another deer season and hopefully everybody had a bountiful one! When you pick up your meat from the processor, if you run out of room in the freezer or have more meat than you can use, share your harvest. …
How to Make the Gift of Homemade Sourdough Bread
The Home Front In my family, homemade sourdough bread is considered a gift from the Good Lord above. My husband, David, says when we pass through the pearly gates, we will surely dine on sourdough bread hot from the oven slathered with a good dose of butter and drizzled with honey. My family has been …
It’s Not About Us: Grace Klein Community(GKC) & Pathways UMC
Mission Makers Grace Klein Community’s new partnership with Pathways United Methodist Church(UMC) in Pelham will provide additional space needed to help GKC reach its 2025 goal of rescuing 3.2 million pounds of food to feed over 650,000 people in communities located in the 30 county area of Birmingham. Joining several other churches in the area …
Your Checklist for Winter Pest Control Around the Home
Our House How do you keep your home protected from pests in the winter season? In our professional opinion, these tasks are essential for winter pest prevention: Indoor. Many pests, like rodents, are looking for dry, warm shelter during the winter. The following tasks ensure that they won’t crawl into your home nor mistake it as …
Skip the Marriage Resolutions: Do This Instead
Special Feature It’s a new year, and many couples have decided to improve their marriages. However, if they are like most Americans, only six percent will keep their resolutions, according to Forbes.com. While there is value in annual relationship assessments, relying on resolutions is an unproductive way to correct shortfalls. Is your goal to set …
One Picture at a Time: A Divine Calling
The Family Pet The story of Brenda Watkins echoes the timeless teachings of Scripture. It began when Watkins, moved by compassion, adopted a dog named Missi from Two by Two Rescue, which tirelessly saved animals during the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. This act of kindness was not just a moment of charity but a revelation …
