Volume 14, Issue 5
Feature Articles
O CTO BER 2 0 1 2 Columns page 2
page 18
Publisher’s Note
Why Christians SHOULD Be Involved in Politics
page 4
by Alan Cross
God has given Christians a responsibility to influence the culture and society for good...so we all have a part to play.
Jason Watson
Pastor's Perspective
Reverend Carmen Falcione, The Gathering
page 14
Dave $ays Dave Ramsey
page 16
page 24
Shine
2012 Fall Festival Guide
page 22
Kim Hendrix
Churches across the River Region invite you to enjoy fall festivals, bazaars and more during the month of October!
The Intersection Bob Crittenden
page 28
Grace to You
page 30
John MacArthur
Inside: Footprints Ministry
page 33
Family Teams for Christ
by Rachel Fisher
When families are going through one of the most difficult and uncertain times in their lives, the Footprints Ministry offers hands-on love and support in the NICU.
Lisa and Mike Conn
page 37
Counselor’s Corner Pamela Boswell
page 42
Got Life?
On Our Cover . . .
Elaine Britt
Jason and Brie Smith have been greatly blessed by the Footprints Ministry, founded by Kim Wilson (left). The Smith’s son, Colby, was born July 28th weighing 1lb 10 oz. and is still being cared for in the NICU at Baptist South. Colby has a big sister, Ainsley, who can’t wait for him to come home! Call 334.213.7940 today!
In Every Issue page 6
On the Bookshelf page 8
Around Our Community page 38
Event Calendar page 44
Movie Reviews 1
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October 2012 • River Region’s Journey