by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) Navigating Life’s Issues The longer we experience life, the more aware we become that we control very little of life’s happenings. Situations occur, circumstances vary, events come and go, and issues develop all without our permission. Our primary goal is to manage as…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) STARTING A NEW YEAR As we begin a new year, I thought of a Bible verse that will encourage and enable us to successfully deal with the obstacles and challenges that life can bring. II Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) How Is Your Relationship? How is your relationship with God? Relationship is defined as having a connection, association, or involvement. What is amazing is Almighty God, the Creator of heaven and earth, desires to have a personal relationship with mankind. The question is, does…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) THREE Stress Relievers In our world today, stress is unavoidable. There is confusion, chaos, and conflict all around. No one is excused or exempt from the trials and troubles of life. In John 16:33 Jesus says, “In this world you have tribulation, but take…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) STRENGTHENING YOUR CHRISTIAN WALK The term “Christian walk” refers to one living out their faith. It involves one’s daily lifestyle and includes personal belief system, behavior, and conversation. The hymn Trust and Obey says it best; “When we walk with the Lord in the light of…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) Encouraging Word IF . . . THEN “If” can be represented by a “?”. Meaning you have an option; you make the decision. “Then” is the result, represented by a “!”. “If and then” refers to something conditional. If you meet the conditions then you…
However you measure it, it’s more about value than currency. CARY ESTES Researchers for Harvard Business School recently surveyed 4,000 millionaires about the correlation between money and happiness. Among their findings were that wealthier people are somewhat more content than those with less money. Overall, a person with a net worth of $10 million is…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) Heroes Encouraging Word A hero is a person of distinguished ability, admired for their noble deeds or qualities. At The Jimmie Hale Mission, we have lots of heroes. Donors are our heroes. Where would we be without our loyal donors? As a faith-based Christian ministry,…
A recipe is a set of instructions for preparing something, or a formula that produces anticipated outcomes. A disciple is a student that receives teaching and training. I suggest there are four ingredients that make a Christian disciple. These are to focus, follow, be faithful, and fruitful. Focus means to have clear vision or to look…
Do You Match?? Many companies will match their employee’s charitable contribution, which can double the impact of your gift! With each donation, you can increase your impact to the Jimmie Hale Mission and double the donation through your employer’s matching gift program. It’s so easy – When you make your donation, simply contact your employer through…
