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12 Volunteer Opportunities for the New Year
Special Feature 1. Brother Bryan Mission- Help make a difference by serving meals and more. Visit www.bbmission.com to learn more. 2. Blanket Fort Hope- Volunteer roles include writing thank you notes and helping with annual mailing, enhancements and maintenance around the office or Restoration Home, and more. Learn more at www.blanketforthope.org/donate. 3. CASA of Shelby …
Comedian, Actor & Author Jeff Allen
Cover Story Jeff Allen isn’t there yet, but he’s well on his way. It’s been a long journey, but he isn’t walking it alone now. His comedy tour Are We There Yet? brings Allen’s journey into the light and demonstrates comedy from agony. He isn’t merely telling a sad story. His hilarious comedy drives home …
The Best Part of Waking Up: The Joy in the Imperfection
Special Feature The best part of waking up… If you are old enough, you remember that “the best part of waking up, is Folgers in your cup.” You may also remember the Folgers commercial where the college-aged son came home from college early one morning and made coffee for his parents. The mom was ecstatic, …
Christmas with our Granny Dera
The Home Front Our Southern grannies are such jewels. We love, honor, and cherish them for their wisdom, wit, and knowledge. We eat delicious food when our shoes are under their table, too. And they sure do love their grandchildren with a mighty big heart. But just because they love us doesn’t mean they don’t …
13 Ways to Give Back on Giving Tuesday & Beyond
Special Feature Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2024. Here are 13 great local ministries and non-profits to consider helping on Giving Tuesday and beyond. 1. American Village- Help this nationally pioneering classroom and American History and civics education center in Montevallo, Ala. continue to engage and inspire students in experience-based academic programs related to American …
Why Follow Jesus?
Encouraging Word John 14:6 says, “Jesus answered, ‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” What qualifies Jesus to make such a statement? How is He unique? Why are Christians so dogmatic, unwavering, and convinced regarding Jesus? Jesus can make such a statement because He …
Hand-Designed Dresses on the Runway: Created for a Purpose
Youth News Over 40 area young women, who created and hand-designed their own dresses, recently walked the runway as part of the third annual Runway 2:10 fundraiser to benefit Birmingham based Created for a Purpose Ministries. Annie Getty was one of the young women who walked the runway at Birmingham’s Covenant Presbyterian Church. She is …
Jeana’s Story of Finding Freedom from Addiction
Mission Makers Since 1971, The Foundry Ministries has provided faith-based substance abuse recovery for men and women from all walks of life. Here is Jeana’s story of life transformation. “I never have to go back to that life again!” If you met Jeana and her husband today, you would never guess the struggles they went …
The Secret is in the Smile: The News Ms. Senior Titusville Branch Library
Senior Scene Since talking with Andrea Billingsley Whitfield in 2021, she has not stopped being an active member of her community. Whitfield was recently crowned Ms. Senior Titusville Branch Library. She also received a special award for reading over 200 books. The contestants of the elegant pageant were judged on an interview, introduction, activewear, talent, …
