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I just have to take a minute to comment on the great time we had at the Fourth of July event at Sloss Lake this past week. It sure was fun to see all the people turn out and amazing how the weather he...read more

The Alabama summer heat is upon us, and with it comes the costlier task of cooling the house. But there are some things to remember that may keep a little cool change in your pocket. Get to know Mr. ...read more

No more guilt trips! Dear Dave, My parents left their six-figure jobs to enter the ministry when I was in high school. That was 10 years ago, and my mom still regularly asks me to share my money wit...read more

June has certainly been hot and dry. We have been blessed with spotty showers, but gardens and lawns are struggling. If you are being diligent to water your plants, here are some things to remember. ...read more

Retirement worries Dear Dave, I make $38,000 a year working in the trade show industry, and I’m about to start Baby Step 3. It took 14 months to pay off $8,000 in debt for Baby Step 2, so I&rs...read more

You’re self-insured Dear Dave, My husband and I are retired, we both receive nice pensions, and we owe $46,000 on our home. This is our only debt. I’m 65, he is 82, and we have more than...read more

Father’s Day emerged like the beauty of a seasonal flower, to be admired and appreciated until all is memory, awaiting the following year to be enjoyed once again. It saddens me to know there a...read more

God has a plan for each one of us, and He never leaves us by ourselves to discover it.  He’s given us His word and prayer. As we study the Bible, we learn about Him. God’s word is the...read more

When you pull up to the local gas station, as millions of Americans do every day, how do you decide which fuel to pump? There are, basically, four answers to that question. You look at ethanol content...read more

God looks down into the lives of His children and sees potential greatness. He has a plan for each of us, and He instructs us into the fulfillment of that plan through the study of His word, prayer an...read more

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19. Yeah, it’s a big deal. Just ask almost anyone. Son, father, step-father, father-in-law, evengrandfather--I am honored to wear all of these “tit...read more

Recently, in my capacity as the new acting chairman of the Franklin County Democratic Executive Committee, I was asking a young voter why he was supporting Bernie Sanders, as I had previously seen him...read more

Memorial Day (May 30, 2016), Flag Day (June 14, 2016), Independence Day (July 4, 2016). These are just a few of the 19-plus special days of the year when the flag of the United States of America shoul...read more

Display a kind spirit Dear Dave, My mom and dad filed bankruptcy recently and are on a fixed income of $2,200 a month. They gave up their house, and my wife and I helped them find an apartment. We&r...read more

In order to live in the conquering power of the Lord Jesus Christ, we must make sure there is nothing hindering the free flow of His power in our lives. Oh yes, God will drop little crumbs of manna ev...read more