Bipartisan legislation making clergy sex abuse a felony passed the Alabama Legislature today (April 25) and now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
“God is present. He is good — even in the waiting, the silence and the tragedy,” a daughter reflects following the loss of her father to a 25-year battle with heart disease.
“We are opposed to both versions of the bills and continue to pray and advocate for the enforcement of Alabama’s current laws concerning gambling.” —Greg Davis, ALCAP
An estimated 11 million Americans serve as caregivers to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients – people like 74-year-old Grady Caldwell, a full-time pastor and caregiver to his wife, Kathleen.
“We should focus our energies and invest our limited resources in … established businesses (not in gambling ventures). … Solid jobs with solid companies build solid communities,” said Kay Ivey in 2010 when serving as state treasurer.
In a divisive political atmosphere, members of the local church have an opportunity to intentionally model Christlike behavior in their communication, exhibiting humility, grace and wisdom in conversations and on social media.
When Jim Henry’s wife Jeanette was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he entered a world about which he knew very little. His experiences helped shape a book that provides help for others in a similar situation.