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Family Prayers for Back to School
Parenting Points As summer fades into history, school is just around the corner. The beginning of a new school year brings the introduction of routines again and the opportunities for many new things. Though excitement naturally comes with the new, so does apprehension for us and our kids. Like every new season, we do not …
Making a Difference in the Lives of Survivors: Blanket Fort Hope
Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, sawyersolutionsllc.com Since 2015, Blanket Fort Hope has restored child human trafficking survivors through access to essential services, compassionate care, and a loving Christian witness. Founder Alexa James felt called to begin this ministry during her work at the Dream Center in Woodlawn. βI have always …
Stewardship Beyond Your Lifetime
Money Matters When considering the principles of stewardship, you might first think of budgeting or investing. These are certainly worthwhile considerations. However, it is also wise to consider components of stewardship that extend beyond a lifetime. When planning for your estate, here are a few elements to keep in mind. Are your estate planning documents …
4 Christian Essentials
Encouraging Word An essential is something that is absolutely necessary. Psalm 100 mentions four characteristics that are necessary for the Christian. 1. Joy. The first essential mentioned is joy (Psalm 100:1-2).Β The dictionary defines joy as completely happy or blessed. A Biblical definition is βthe confident assurance of Godβs presence.βΒ There is a difference between …
Alabama’s TIME Dealer of the Year Dale Benton on Finding Victory in Christ
Cover Story The traditional definition of the word βsabbaticalβ (according to the Oxford Dictionary) is βa period of leave granted to a professional worker for study or travel.β A more archaic definition says itβs βof or appropriate to the sabbath.β When Dale Benton, the successful owner of four car dealerships in Alabama and Tennessee, took …
Building a Foundation at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham βBut the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.β Psalm 33:11 I have never known my biological father, and my mother was not capable of taking care of me. By the time I turned ten, I …
Embrace Your Differences: Celebrate Your Oneness
Special Feature As Hannah tells it, she saw me standing across the athletic field at the University of Montevallo and declared to her friends, βI am going to take that boy home to my Momma.βΒ And she did. She laughs now, though, knowing that her tongue-in-cheek intentions all those years ago were fiery. My long …
Are You Coasting Through? Your Spouse Needs You!
Special Feature How often do you look back at the end of the day and think, βToday was a good day. I completed everything on my checklist.β You roll over, kiss your spouse goodnight, then realize quality time and meaningful conversations with your mate never occurred. Your agenda consumes your time and energy. Without fail, …
More Fun at the Celebrate the Family Expo
Special Feature Besides the Sweet Grown Alabama Chef Stage, there is even more fun to enjoy at the 5th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo. This free event presented by Benton Nissan of Hoover happens from 10 a.m. β 2 p.m. on September 14, 2024 at the Finley Center, Hoover Met Complex. The Expo highlights the …
