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Love Your Body, God’s Way
Healthy LivingĀ What does the phrase ālove your bodyā mean to you?Ā We parents tend to put lots of things over taking care of ourselves and building our self-confidence.Ā Now that spring breaks, beach vacations and pool time is getting closer, the pressure to look a certain way can feel suffocating. Letās take a step back.Ā Ā Loving …
Faith + Film: Jesus Revolution
Special Feature It can be difficult to find movies the whole family can enjoy together. The just released film, Jesus Revolution is a great option that is in theaters now and has ties back to the Magic City. Birmingham native Jon Erwin, one of the producers and directors of Ā Jesus Revolution, is no stranger to …
Spreading Smiles: Meet Paper by Janey at Cottontail’s Village
Special Feature Janey Carter of Jasper, Ala. was just 17 years old when she was involved in a car accident that changed her life. āI dislocated my skull from my spine and damaged my spinal cord,ā Carter says. The car accident left her āparalyzed from the neck down.ā Carter shares she always loved to paint. …
The Clare Bridge Crossings Difference
Senior Scene The Clare Bridge Crossings program is a stepping stone between home and Assisted Living and Clare Bridge to support those living with early-stage dementia. Clare Bridge Crossings is based on a growing body of research that found that a structured program of cognitive workouts, regular and varied physical exercise and in- creased social …
A Love Worth Celebrating
Special Feature Reservations are made. Childcare arrangements are secured. A romantic evening filled with excitement and celebration awaits! For many, expressions of love culminate on February 14, Valentineās Day. Balloons, stuffed animals, and hearts- red, pink, large and small- cover shelves and store displays. While symbols of affection are used to express attraction, there is …
Looking Through the Lens of Love Instead of the Target of Offense
Parenting Points Being offended is the fuel for many in our culture. Neighborhood Facebook groups thrive over the latest offense, whether it was the family who will not cut the grass quickly enough or the unresponsible dog owner who didnāt clean up on the neighborhood walk. Many people live in a state of constant offense, …
Planting the Seeds of Faith
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham āSo is My word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty but will accomplish what I desireĀ and achieve the purposeĀ for which I sent it.ā Isaiah 55:11 Raising children from difficult circumstances and equipping them for generational change is …
Showing Love with Your Estate Plan
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, www.hollimanlegal.com Thinking of your loved ones? Do more than send them valentines and flowers. Use your estate plan to put your love into action. If your spouseās eyes glaze over when you want to talk about finances or estate plans, you can still make …
Can Business and Ministry Connect?
Business Today Brought to you by: Community Partner Convene, www.convenenow.comĀ While many people talk about doing business-as-ministry (BAM), the reality is that business IS ministry (BIM). Ministry is simply serving and caring for others. The best Christian-led companies do both implicit and explicit ministry:Ā ā¢ Businesses implicitly serve and care for others through excellence of …
