By Sarah Kuper Haley Tenbarge was tired of being scared. When the Birmingham native lived in Dallas, she and a group of friends were attacked while enjoying a night out. Now, Tenbarge is back in Homewood training at a mixed martial arts gym. She said that if she could go back to that moment in Dallas, she would fight back. Tenbarge practices mixed martial arts (MMA) at … [Read more...]
More than “Om”: Meditation Promotes Self-Awareness, Inner Calm
By Sarah Kuper At the beginning of January, it can be impossible to get a treadmill at the gym. Driven by New Year's resolutions, people dig for their gym membership cards and start using phrases like "muscle confusion" and "moisture-wicking.” But local therapy and spiritual professionals said New Year's resolutions should have more to do with mindfulness, inner calm and … [Read more...]
A Special Kind of Child’s Play: Kids Learn to Have Fun on Updated Mitchell’s Place Playground
By Donna Cornelius When Mitchell’s Place was being built more than 10 years ago, Sandy Naramore often would drive by to check out the progress. Naramore, who was a special education teacher at EPIC School, Cahaba Heights Elementary and Crestline Elementary, was excited to see the innovative facility on Overton Road take shape. She had a connection with Mitchell Meisler, for … [Read more...]
Iron Mike: Former Auburn, Dolphin Star Always Put Faith First
By Lee Davis Mike Kolen saw a lot of success on the football field. He played on bowl teams at Auburn University and has two Super Bowl championship rings. But football was never the most important thing in his life. As much as he enjoyed playing the game, his faith in God meant much more. “The Lord has been so good to me, but earthly rewards don’t mean anything compared to … [Read more...]
Living Faith: IPC Reflects on a Century of Service
By Emily Williams When Dr. Henry Edmonds walked across the street from South Highland Presbyterian Church Oct. 24, 1915, and was offered a space to worship with his followers at Temple Emanu-El, he began a church that has stood the test of time. Independent Presbyterian Church is recognizing its centennial this year, a milestone officials attribute to the importance the … [Read more...]