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Banks Academy’s New Location!
Welcome Back to Class Banks Academy partnered with Huffman Baptist Church for a new location! “We are excited to have such a great Christian high school utilizing our facility enabling our church to further serve the surrounding community,” says Rob Paul, Pastor of Huffman Baptist Church. “The Huffman Baptist facility has everything we need to …
Fun Learning Opportunities at American Village!
Welcome Back to Class The American Village in Montevallo invites students to experience the stories of America’s journey for independence, liberty and self-government. Step into the scene and experience the risks, uncertainties, and dramatic events as they unfolded during America’s revolutionary decision to declare its independence. The American Village offers an opportunity for students to …
Is Your Marriage Safe for Children?
Special Feature The words “until death part us” never rang truer in my thoughts that day. My grandfather was 101 years old when he said his final goodbyes to the love of his life. My grandmother passed one month before their 77th wedding anniversary. Their commitment to lifelong marriage continues to be a source of …
Living Well with Low Vision
Senior Living Join the Brookdale Family! We are excited and proud to say that Brookdale University Park is open to new residents! Brookdale residents enjoy an engaging lifestyle with a selection of care options to meet changing needs. The community conveniently located off Lakeshore Drive offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted …
Resolving Conflict with Better Outcomes
Business Today We’re continuing this month on learning about the Transactional Analysis model of human behavior developed by Dr. Eric Berne. Why? Because understanding the framework behind our reactions can help us make changes that result in a different outcome. Emotional responses… think of a recent one that didn’t serve you well! I’ll share one …
Growth in Unexpected Places at Big Oak
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11 Growing up without a biological mother and father really hurt, but looking …
John Kemp & the Lakeshore Foundation: Teaching the World about Disabilities
Cover Story When the World Games come to Birmingham for two weeks in July, the world will get a taste of what makes the Magic City so special. For John Kemp, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Lakeshore Foundation, that includes showcasing what his organization does best. The athletic competition (which takes place on …
The Tension of Money
Money Matters Brought to you by: OneAscent Wealth, www.oneascent.com Before joining the financial industry, I spent several years serving as a pastor. Throughout my preaching ministry, two things surprised me when it came to the Bible and money. The first was how frequently God’s Word speaks about money. Take the book of Proverbs for instance. …
Saluting Our Veterans on the 4th of July
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, www.bradfordholliman.com Veterans and their families make up nearly 400,000 of Alabama’s population which ranks 7th highest per capita in the nation. The Veterans Administration (VA), several non-profit and volunteer organizations, and VA-accredited Alabama elder law attorneys help veterans understand Alabama’s VA benefits. VA-accredited Alabama …
