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Patriotism in Action
Photo Fun Prince of Peace (POP) Fourth Degree Knight Ben Chambless recently presented Eagle Scout and parishioner Joe Carter with Assembly 2507’s patriotic service award. Carter was honored for the US flag retirement boxes which he built and installed at POP Catholic Parish and at two other Hoover locations as his Eagle Scout project.
Doubt: When Your Kids Struggle to Believe
Parenting Points A great fear for many Christian parents is their child walking away from faith and choosing to no longer believe. For many kids who grew up in the church, there comes a time when they must determine what they believe for themselves. In this moment, either the faith of their parents becomes the …
Covering Alabama with Bubbles of Love
Parenting Points On your mark. Get set. Blow bubbles! “Bubbles for Love” Day is part of the Alabama Family Rights Associations Parent Alienation Prevention and Awareness Week. On April 25, 2019, you can help spread awareness by blowing bubbles and “watching love grow.” Kenneth Paschal, State President of the Alabama Family Rights Association, explains that …
Am I Having Enough Withheld?
Money Matters presented by: Vision Financial Failing to estimate your tax withholding properly may cost you in a variety of ways. If you receive an income tax refund, essentially you have provided the IRS with an interest-free loan; however, if you owe taxes when you file your return, you may have to scramble for cash …
Long-Term Care & Pre-Planning
Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning, www.bradfordholliman.com The saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” certainly applies to long-term care planning. One of the primary goals that seniors voice is the desire to make sure their heirs receive certain assets at the senior’s death. A Last Will and …
What’s Your View of Your Child’s Education?
Education Extra There are many decisions we face in raising our children. It seems the assessment of their needs is constant. Sleep training, feeding, disciplining, discipling, developing their giftings, and education. My family began considering education options early on. Through prayer, studying God’s Word, and speaking with wise and seasoned friends, I knew I wanted …
Forging Iron & So Much More at the Magnolia Festival
Cool Stuff Have you ever seen a blacksmith or wood carver hard at work creating beautiful handiwork? Visit the 18th Annual Magnolia Festival on April 27, 2019 in Gardendale, Ala., to see craftsmen demonstrating their craft live and so much more! Plus, Magic Moments is once again partnering with the festival to host a 5K …
The Women of Easter
Best Books The first person to preach an Easter sermon was a former demoniac. If that isn’t scandalous enough, the aforementioned host of seven demons was also, dare I say it…a woman. Mary Magdalene has a powerful, yet mysterious presence in the gospel narratives. While most of the disciples were cowering in fear and hiding …
Castin’ ‘N Catchin’ Fishing Tournament: Using Grief to Raise Awareness
Are We There Yet? Justin and Heather Stroud were aware that their son, William, would have several heart defects before he was born in August of 2013. “We delivered him at UAB and he was transferred that day to Children’s of Alabama,” explains Heather. William underwent one of three open heart surgeries at just six …
