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Jean & Jeremiah Castille: Game Changers for Christ
Cover Story Before the University of Alabama football team takes the field each Saturday, players first hear a message of inspiration and encouragement from team chaplain Jeremiah Castille. Castille’s twenty two year ministry to athletes through the Alabama chaplaincy program is just one way he and his wife Jean pour into the lives of young …
God’s Faithfulness Revealed
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Lord, you are my God; I will exalt and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.” Isaiah 25:1 We go to church with John and Robin O’Leary, who, at the time we first met, were …
Can Faith Be Restored?
Best Books The weight of pain, resentment, and anger can easily overwhelm you. In Beyond the Scars, Amy K. Collier shares her story of depression, mental and physical abuse, and multiple suicide attempts. But the worst part was that she felt abandoned and punished by God. Collier’s inspiring transformation didn’t happen overnight. She struggled on …
All Saints’ Day: Remembering the Cloud of Witnesses
Parenting Points All Saints’ Day, observed on November 1, is significant for many Christians worldwide. It is a time for believers to honor and remember the lives of Christian heroes and role models who have left a lasting impact on our faith. We are encouraged to look and learn from the “great cloud of witnesses” …
Holiday Hacks to Enjoying the Gift of Togetherness
Home for the Holidays With the changing of the weather, ever so slightly in the South, comes the beginning of the fun and sometimes frantic holiday season. October kicks off with fall festivals and fundraisers at every turn, pumpkin patches, apple picking, and extra guests. November ushers in Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving leading up to December …
Hoover Teen Raises Hope for Those with Epilepsy
Healthy Living Statistics reveal a dire need for epilepsy advocacy. 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure in their lifetime, and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy. These numbers highlight the pressing urgency of the cause and the scale of impact that events like Wings of Hope: A Fundraising Gala Benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation …
The #1 Home Upgrade for Holiday Hosts
Home for the Holidays Almost nothing compares to the satisfaction of being a good host for the holidays—almost. Pleas for your dressing recipe and ahhhs over the centerpiece are gratifying in their own right, to be sure. But nothing can match the joy of knowing you’ve wowed your guests before they’ve even arrived. Before even …
A New Level of Living for Senior Adults: Crossings at Brookdale University Park
Senior Scene The first of its kind in Alabama, the Clare Bridge Crossings program at Brookdale University Park is designed for high functioning Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. “Crossings is dedicated to intense programming to help stimulate the brain and keep people in that beginning stage [of dementia or Alzheimer’s] as long as we can,” explains …
