Faith at Work
Challenges and Miracles: Seeing God at Work in Both
Faith at Work The Sims family of Inverness has had their share of challenges and miracles. They credit God for growing their faith in Him through both. During his 22 years of military service, John Sims spent much of his time separated from his family fighting for our country oversees in war zones like Afghanistan …
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 …
Same Great Service AND Chicken at a Future New Location
Faith @ Work Jerry Cotney’s career as a team member with Chick-fil-A started the same day the Spicy Chicken Sandwich released in 2010. Cotney brought with him to Chick-fil-A several years in purpose driven work- including helping Soles4Souls get started. The non-profit which collects new shoes and clothing for people in need worldwide. It was …
Mission Minded T. Fox SalonSpa
Faith @ Work It is about much more than great hairstyles and haircuts at T. Fox SalonSpa in Hoover, Ala. “When I hire a new employee, it’s really based on servanthood,” says Traci Fox, owner of the faithbased full service salon on Valleydale Road. “I have a team of service providers that really have servant’s …
A Life of Service: Birmingham’s Lane Harper
Special Feature Police officer, humanitarian, actor, and man of God are just a few ways to describe Birmingham’s Lane Harper. After serving in Birmingham area law enforcement for more than 20 years, Harper felt compelled to do more for those in need in our community and throughout the southeast. He founded the nonprofit Power of …
Give the Gift of Evangelism: Relay for Life
12 Gifts of Christmas God the Father calls His people to not only follow His Son Jesus, but to go and invite others to “come and see for yourself.” (John 1:46) Christianity’s vitality and endurance relies on us sharing our faith with others, both in the here and now and with future generations. If you …
Faith & Food Flourish at Ashley Mac’s
Cover Story An old Latvian proverb proclaims that “A smiling face is half the meal.” Ashley McMakin, the owner of the Birmingham area’s five Ashley Mac’s restaurants, has been putting smiles on the faces of her customers for more than a decade with her delicious comfort meals. The restaurant’s signature dishes-mouthwatering creations like poppyseed chicken …
The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Prodigal Pottery
12 Gifts of Christmas As you are looking for unique gifts for Christmas, buy locally made pottery pieces, ornaments, mugs and more online at www.prodigalpottery.com and also locally at King’s Home Thrift Stores. Made by women escaping homelessness and domestic abuse, Prodigal Pottery is created at the King’s Home Shelby women’s shelter. In addition to …
“I Cared Enough” Continues Even During Covid
Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Covene, www.convenenow.com Meeting the practical needs of people in the name of Jesus is a great way to share the Gospel through actions. Daniel Cason Ministries is once again hosting their annual Thanksgiving outreach “I Cared Enough” in which volunteers will help meet the needs of the …