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Meaningful Gifts to Deepen Your Faith: Nativity Scenes & Advent Devotionals
2023 Christmas Gift Guide Are you looking for ways to reflect on the Advent season with your family? Sanctuary Christian Books and Gifts in Alabaster is a great place to shop a wide variety of items. If you are searching for an Advent devotional for adults or children, Sanctuary has many options to choose from. …
Following God’s Lead at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:6 When we first moved to Alabama a few years ago, we were hopeful in finding a way to serve our new community. It wasn’t long before we were introduced to …
‘Twas the Night
Best Books Every year, I watch for a new children’s Christmas book to recommend for our guests. I am looking for not only a well written and meaningful narrative, but also a book that has pretty or interesting illustrations. This year, after reviewing several new releases, I’ve decided on ‘Twas the Night (Tyndale Kids Publishing), …
Until the Day Dawns: A True Story of Faith, Hope & Perseverance
Best Books Death tried to snatch her life as the battle between good and evil shook her world. Kuna Peou, born in 1954, lived most of her first twenty-one years in a life of luxury in 1970s Cambodia. She attended royal palace events, was chauffeured to her college classes, and even entertained the thought of …
Protect Your Home from Christmas Tree Bugs
Home for the Holidays Year after year, tons of families continue to opt for real trees around the holidays. They smell great and going to pick out your tree is a fun family activity. While it’s great to bring a little festive nature indoors, sometimes pests can hitch a ride. Christmas Tree Bugs. While you …
Addressing Temptation
Encouraging Word Temptation is universal. All of us have encountered temptation- even Jesus (Hebrews 4:15). No one is exempt or excused. Temptation is the attraction to sin and the invitation to do something wrong or unwise. James 1:14-15 says it begins with a thought, then the thought turns to desire, and desire leads to action, …
Kick Off the Christmas Season at American Village
Special Feature Every year the American Village celebrates the Christmas season with a series of Colonial Christmas Luncheons and Tours. This year’s dates are Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 8. This event is the perfect way for your family, club, church group, or office to kick off the Christmas season. The American Village will …
I Cared Enough: Daniel Cason Ministries Serves the Least of These
Mission Makers Daniel Cason Ministries reaches out to the homeless, the helpless, the hurting, and the hungry in the poorest communities of Birmingham to share with them the love and compassion of Christ Jesus. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving 2023, the ministry will host its annual “I Cared Enough” event at the Bill Harris Park Arena …
