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Called to Lead: Jimmie Hale Mission’s New Executive Director
Mission Makers The Jimmie Hale Mission (JHM) welcomed Perryn Carroll as their new executive director in the fall of 2022. While this was a new position for her, Carroll is no stranger to the Birmingham-based ministry founded in 1944 to share God’s life-changing love with others by serving the homeless. Carroll has served with JHM in …
Business as Mission: The Lions’ Den
Special Feature Are you a business owner interested in learning how you can use your business as a mission to advance God’s Kingdom? What about an investor looking for Kingdom focused investment opportunities? You’re invited to The Lions’ Den event happening on October 13, 2022, at Samford University at 4 p.m. Participants will learn from …
See You at the Pole “Aflame”
Education Extra See You at the Pole 2022 “Aflame,” the Annual Global Day of Student Prayer, is Wednesday, September 28. All around the globe, in every time zone, millions of students will meet at their school’s flagpole for a time of prayer for the 32nd Annual See You at the Pole (SYATP). SYATP is a …
Chief Meteorologist Wes Wyatt: Serving Christ, Serving the Community
Cover Story Wes Wyatt knew he wanted to be a meteorologist when he was just a kid. In fact, he remembers his elementary school teachers saying that they couldn’t get him to pay attention because he was looking out the window watching the weather. “I was fascinated by weather at a young age,” Wyatt said. …
4 Steps to Prepare for an Aging Parent
Money Matters Brought to you by: OneAscent Wealth, www.oneascentwealth.com As your parents begin settling into their final phase of life, their health, residence, and finances could become a significant factor in your own financial planning—especially if your parents have tasked you with settling their estates. Navigating the logistical and emotional challenges associated with caring for …
Thinking About Grandparents’ Future Needs
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, hollimanlegal.com Yes, 70 may be the new 50, and grandparents are redefining their roles by living more active and longer lives. More often than you might think, adult grandchildren are faced with helping their grandparents plan their golden years. Families are getting smaller and …
Faith-Filled Bedtime Books for Children
Best Books Reading books at bedtime is a win-win. You’re opening the wonderful world of books to the minds of your littles while slowing them down with snuggles to prepare for sleep. Introducing a new pair of books that impart faith into the hearts of your children during this precious time together, Bedtime with Mommy …