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What Fees Should You Expect When Purchasing a Home?
Home Improvement When Tom and I first meet with buyers, especially first-time home buyers, we sit down and discuss their goals to understand their immediate needs. We also discuss expectations, market trends, and cover the many expenses throughout a purchase. I think it is fair to say most buyers are not familiar with all the …
The College Journey: Faulkner Offers Multiple Paths to Complete
Education Extra College. For some, it’s a word that brings to life fond memories, a greatly anticipated goal, a task left undone or a barrier that keeps them from moving forward. For the adult who wants to finish what they started or begin a new family legacy, Faulkner has accelerated degree programs designed for working adults …
A Pastoral Letter from the ICU to You
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “I will speak of your goodness, all day long I will speak of your salvation.” Psalm 71:1 I have been publicly preaching and teaching the Word for almost twenty years. Speaking the Gospel is my profession, my calling, my daily life. But one day …
Discovering & Pursuing God’s Special Purposes for Your Business
Special Feature Brought to you by: Community Partner Convene, www.convenenow.com Imagine this… next Monday morning when you show up at work, Jesus is waiting in your office and asks you for a tour. First, He looks at your calendar, then your financial statements. Then you show Him around your entire operation. What would He see …
The Need for Power of Attorney
Money Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Vision Financial Group, Inc. The point of the POA. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal instrument that delegates an individual’s legal authority to another person. If an individual is incapacitated, the POA assigns a trusted party to make decisions on his or her behalf. There …
Considering a Trust?
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Bradford & Holliman The phrases “I want to set up a trust” or “you need a trust” are heard often in estate planning attorneys’ and financial advisors’ offices. The phrases are simple but can mean many different things. The first thing to understand is that a “trust” …
Business & Ministry: Thomas Waters State Farm
Faith @ Work “My mission is to be there for people in life’s toughest moments. And sometimes, it’s insurance,” Thomas Waters of State Farm says. Waters has served Alabamians through State Farm Insurance since 1991. He strives to make each client feel seen and valued through every interaction. “You only get one chance to serve …
The Way Up is Down
Best Books In the Gospels, the people who stand out, who get it right and respond to the Gospel as they should, are almost always nameless. The presentation is consistent with a theme deeply embedded in the good news of the kingdom of God. Jesus aligns himself with the weak and the meek, the lowly …
Living Connected: An Introvert’s Guide to Friendship
Best Books Introverts do so much well. They listen well, feel deeply, and think carefully. They also take delight in quiet and happily spend time alone. Yet even introverts need friends to support them through the rough patches, to challenge them to live well, to help them laugh. And God calls even introverts to live …
Selecting Bible Study Resources for Your Family
Parenting Points As Americans, we are blessed to live in a world where Bible study resources abound, but not every resource from the shelf at the local Christian bookstore is going to be the best resource for your family. When it comes to devotionals and resources for family Bible study, here are three important questions …