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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 …
Expanding the Footprint of Brotherly Love: Brother Bryan Mission
Mission Makers “It’s the desired goal for us to see our men come to Christ, learn to live under His lordship, going back to their families and telling them of what has taken place, and being the instrument God uses to help their family,” explains Jim Etheredge, the Executive Director of Brother Bryan Mission, Birmingham’s …
Selah’s Oasis Maternity Home Opens
Mission Makers Care Net of Chilton County recently opened Selah’s Oasis Maternity Home. The home provides a safe residence for mothers throughout Central Alabama who desire to prepare for independent living. Executive Director Ashley Liveoak said, “The name was God given. It will provide a place of refuge, hope and a fertile ground to move …
Experience Greece at the Greek Food Festival
Special Feature Become Greek for the weekend at the 50th Annual Greek Food Festival on October 5-7, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Greek Food Festival is Birmingham’s oldest and most anticipated cultural event that offers an abundance of delicious Greek cuisine. The festival has been an act of love from Birmingham’s Greek …
Making the Ultimate Fall Dessert: Apple Dump Cake Crisp
The Home Front During this time of year, everyone raves about pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pies, and pumpkin breads. Everyone is focused on pumpkin flavored everything! However, for me, it’s all about the rich apple cinnamon flavors. Nothing compares to a warm apple cinnamon dessert with the delicious aroma filling up your entire home. One …
Teaching Your Children About Reformation Day
Parenting Points Every year on October 31, many Christians worldwide commemorate Reformation Day. This day holds immense significance in Christian history, marking the anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting of his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1517. The event that triggered the Protestant Reformation. Need for the Reformation. …
Answer God’s Call
Encouraging Word Ephesians 4:1 says, “…walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called.” Throughout Scripture, reference is made to God’s call. The word call means a summons or to attract someone’s attention; an attempt to reach someone. The Biblical meaning refers to God’s initiative to bring people to Christ …
Food Network’s Darnell SuperChef Ferguson: Finding Identity & Purpose through Christ
Cover Story Food Network Star and cookbook author Darnell SuperChef Ferguson is one of the rising stars in the culinary world. With television show hosting gigs and a brand-new book for young chefs, Ferguson could be sitting on his laurels and boasting of his success. Instead, he focuses on his faith and family and looks …
