BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Susan Fisher
In this heartfelt conversation, Susan Fisher reflects on a life shaped by faith, family, service, and intentional presence. From her years in retail leadership and ministry at Frazer Church to the quieter joys of retirement, Susan shares the wisdom she has gained through seasons of…
A Man’s Guide to Menopause: What She Needs to Know
At some point, you may start to notice changes in your wife. Maybe she’s not sleeping well. Maybe she’s more tired than usual, or more easily overwhelmed. You might notice shifts in mood, energy, or even memory, things that don’t quite add up or feel...
Helping Widows and Widowers Move Forward On Their Own
The loss of a spouse can be devastating, both emotionally and financially, especially if it was unexpected. The stress of handling all the legal and financial issues can be overwhelming, even for women or men who are financially savvy.Widows are one of the fastest growing...
Here’s to You, Mr. (Bill) Robinson
Before I introduce you to Mr. Robinson, ponder this number: 2,703. 2,703 would make for a nice take-home paycheck. For purposes of this story, let’s convert the dollars into days. What can happen in that span of time? 2,703 days – roughly 7 years and...
Fall Prevention and Detection
Fall prevention in older adults is a major health priority because falls can lead to serious injuries, reduced independence, and even death. Effective prevention usually involves addressing physical, environmental, and medical risk factors together. Some key risk factors include muscle weakness, poor balance, vision impairment,...
Callaway’s Calling
The story of Callaway Gardens is reminiscent of Bible prophecy. Isaiah 35:1 NIV: The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. According to horticulturist Chris Hall, “Mr. (Cason) Callaway was into conservation. This property was burnt-out cotton and...
The Gift of Presence
This month kept pulling me toward one word: presence. Not the rushed, distracted version we all fall into sometimes. Real presence. The kind that slows down enough to notice people, linger in conversations, show up for family, encourage someone hurting, or simply make room for...
Summer Starts Early Around Here
You can always tell when summer is arriving in Alabama because the fireworks tents start showing up in random parking lots like invasive species. One day it’s an empty lot beside a gas station. The next day there’s a giant red, white, and blue tent...