Counting My Blessings, Being a Blessing to Others
Reading Time: 2 minutes “Rule Number 1- Everyone goes home.” Those are the first words police at Birmingham Police Department’s North Precinct see when they arrive for roll call at the start of every shift. But nearly one week ago, an officer sitting in the same room at the start of his overnight shift did not go home. End …
Reading Time: < 1 minute What are you thankful for this holiday season? Gather around the dinner table and take a moment to discuss the day and those every day moments that bring joy. We all experience ups and downs in life. Taking a moment to be thankful for just one blessing can reframe life. My oldest daughter came up …
Reading Time: 3 minutes We’re always reminding ourselves to stop, take a break and count our blessings. The holidays aren’t only a good time to give thanks for your blessings. It’s also the perfect opportunity to be a blessing to someone else. What better way to help spread holiday cheer than by putting food on a neighbor’s table, presents …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Kids count. Their hands may be small. But their hearts are enormous. Never underestimate how eager and capable their little hands are of making a big difference in the community. Can your children walk and talk? If so, they’re old enough to volunteer. Satisfy their curiosity and show that they’re never too young to make …
Reading Time: 2 minutes There’s the saying, “no news is good news.” When it comes to Alabama politics, that’s certainly the case. In the last 24 hours, a few Alabama politicians have shown the entire nation how quickly progress can be undone and why victims of sexual assault don’t come forward. As a woman, a Christian and a mother …