Bay Area Christian Family magazine - June 2017 by Bay Area Christian Family Magazine

JUNE 2017

Gifts for DAD

COMPLIMENTARY

SUMMER MEMORIES

PARKER DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS

DR. HUBE PARKER Committed to our Community

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A Father’s Sacrificial Love Father’s Day is a celebration of “Dad” - the special man in our life. Fathers have always provided guidance and protection over the household, and they are respected and loved for those roles within the family circle. A father sacrifices his time and hard work to provide for his family and is fully engaged in the well-being of his children. I came across this precious poem that truly defines a “Dad”: What Makes A Dad? God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle’s flight, The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need, Then God combined these qualities, And then there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete, And so, He called it - Dad. ~ author unknown Encourage your child to write a special message to their father this Father’s Day to show their appreciation and love for all the wonderful things that a daddy provides day in and day out. Remember, a dad cannot have enough ties, so be sure to add another to his collection this Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day & Blessings,

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Melissa K. McElroy, President of MKM Publishing, Inc. resides in Mobile, Alabama and owns Bay Area Christian Family publications. She has been married to her high-school sweetheart, Will, for 25 years and they have two children, Grant age 19 and Anna age 17. Melissa received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations & Marketing at the University of South Alabama in 1994.

Her husband, Cpt. William C. McElroy, Jr., has served over 26 years in the US Army and is currently employed with CPSI. They are active members of Spring Hill Baptist Church in Mobile. For more information on Bay Area Christian Family, contact Melissa at (251) 680-8589 or BayAreaChristianFamily@mchsi.com.

Melissa has more than 19 years of advertising experience with Mobile Bay Monthly, “I Do…” for Alabama Brides and AutoTrader.com.

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June 2017 DEPARTMENTS

CONTENTS VOLUME 9, NUMBER 1

3 From the Publisher • A Father’s Sacriﬁcial Love 6 Plan of Salvation

ON THE COVER 14 Dr. Parker quickly credits God as his personal “compass” who has guided him through every aspect of his personal and professional life. See page 14. 8 Gifts for Dad 20 Summer Memories

FEATURES

13 Via Senior Center: Way More than Bingo! 14 Dr. Hube Parker: Works of Gratitude & Dentistry

8 Great Outdoors • Dad & the Outdoors 11 Bagainomics 11 Potluck • Lucy Greer’s Pepsi Grilled Spare Ribs 12 Hassle Free Zone • Choose Wisely: We Can’t Take it With Us but We Can Weed it Out 16 Best Books • It’s Time to Man Up

16 Bringing Out the Winner in Your Child •The Formula to Showing Your Child Love 18, 20 Healthy Living • 1 on 1 with Jason Greene: Hand Walkouts • Active Summers Build Lasting Memories, Stronger Families 19 Legal Matters • 22, 23 Money Matters • Retirement Questions to Think About • From the Desk of Dave Ramsey

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23 Encouraging Word • Prayer Is... 24 Coloring Page 24 Support Groups 25 Calendar

26 Ad Directory

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Looking for that perfect Father’s Day gift? The staff at Mark’s Outdoors is ready to assist you in finding a gift Dad will love and use. Besides being a one stop shop for hunting and fishing needs, Mark’s also carries a wide variety of lifestyle products for the husband or father in your life. Here are just a few ideas for Father’s Day.

Keep it Cool. Out in the Alabama summer heat, Dad is sure to appreciate a Yeti or Orca gift. Mark’s has in stock Yeti coolers ranging in size from 20-210 quarts and they all come with a ﬁve year warranty. Orca coolers are also available in 26-58 quart sizes and each comes with a lifetime warranty. Mark’s also oﬀers both Orca and Yeti beverage options from small to tall to keep Dad’s drink ice cold or piping hot ($20-$30).

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Play it Safe. Shirts with sun protection are a great gift for the dad who spends anytime outdoors. Mark’s has sizes ranging from small to 3x in great colors and styles from the top men’s sportswear brands including Mojo, Simms, and AFTCO. Enjoy Function, Style & Craftsmanship. Mark’s Outdoors knife specialist Chris Thompson oversees the inventory of the Southeast’s largest and best selection of knives ranging from “mild to wild” in design and price. In stock selections include brands like William Henry ($350-$2200 range) and Chris Reeve ($400-$500 range). Besides knives, the Wil-

liam Henry brand also oﬀers a great line of men’s jewelry that has the same distinct style as their knives. Particularly popular is the William Henry bracelet made from leather and forged damascus steel and accented with gem stones ($400). Besides remembering your Dad with a gift this Father’s Day, most importantly, we hope you will have the opportunity to spend some time with your Dadif at all possible, in God’s great outdoors. — www.marksoutdoors.com

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Tater Tot® Nachos So easy and so good! You’ll need: (A) a 28-oz. bag of frozen Tater Tots® (or generic version); (B) 1 lb. of ground beef, pork, turkey, or chicken; (C) 1/4 cup of diced purple or white onion; (D) 2 ½ tsp. of taco seasoning; (E) 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese – Mexican blend or sharp cheddar are my personal favorites; and (F) 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes. Optional: sour cream and/or guacamole; tortilla chips. Place the Tater Tots® in a single layer on a foil-lined pan or cookie sheet and bake according to package instructions. While the Tater Tots® are baking, place the meat and taco seasoning in a large skillet and mix thoroughly. Brown the meat and drain oﬀ any grease. When the Tater Tots® are done, remove from oven and set the oven temp to 350. Drain the black beans and sprinkle them over the Tater Tots®. Top this with the ground meat. Cover with cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and/or guacamole, tomatoes, and onions, or let your family or guests choose their own toppings. Serve with tortilla chips.

Dishwashers Need Cleaning Too If you’re not keeping your dishwasher clean, it may be a haven for germs. Once a month, inspect the drain in the bottom interior and remove any gunk you see. Next, place a cup of white vinegar in a container on the top rack of your empty dishwasher and run through the wash cycle. Open the dishwasher and sprinkle a cup of baking soda over the bottom of the dishwasher and then let the dishwasher go through the rest of its cleaning cycle.

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Ingredients: 4 lb sparerib (1 slab of ribs) 3 cups pepsi cola ½ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon Garlic power 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 18 oz bottled barbecue sauce 1 cup Pepsi cola 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon Garlic power ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation Combine marinade ingredients in a plastic storage bag or container large enough to hold ribs. Submerge ribs in marinade and refrigerate for at least a few hours, best overnight. Remove ribs from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to putting on the grill. Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce and simmer for 30 minutes, whisking often. Prepare charcoal or gas grill using indirect heat. Temperature will need to be maintained at 225-250 degrees. Using indirect heat, place ribs on the grill away from the heat with meat side up. With the lid of the grill on, cook for 2½ hours. The ribs are ready when the meat is pulling away from the bone. If you are going to sauce them, this is the time. Brush ribs with sauce and place directly over the heat, ﬂipping ribs over every few minutes. Continue to brush with sauce with every turn for 10 minutes. Be careful because the sugar in the sauce can cause it to burn. Remove ribs from grill, cut, and enjoy! — Chef Lucy Greer Greer’s Market & Catering

As our national Independence Day approaches, remember the principles on which America was founded. Share the Good News of Jesus Christ at every opportunity. If we’re to remain a Christian nation, we cannot allow ourselves to sit back in apathy. “In Germany they came ﬁrst for the Communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time no one was left to speak up.” (Martin Niemöller) — Judy Woodward Bates Want Judy to speak to your church, civic organization, or ladies’ group? You can contact her and follow her on her website, www. Bargainomics.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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Choose Wisely:

We Can’t Take it With Us but We Can Weed it Out When I write about clutter clearing, I write to help readers clear out their household stuff. Part of that advice is technical, part of it is thought-process, and part of it is actually about values—your values. This isn’t a test. There are not right or wrong answers. Each of us will make our own choices—I am just trying to help you to make more conscious choices. As a two-time cancer survivor, when I weed out my clutter now, my thought process is different than before cancer. As a two-time cancer survivor, I make many of my choices daily and even hourly based on my values whereas maybe not so much before cancer. What do you value in your life, and how often do your choices match your values? Your time is your life. This means how you spend your time, your life, is a reflection of your values. What is important to you? The answers are different for each of us. If you value your time compared to your stuff, less stuff would probably equate to more time for you. Less shopping time, working time, and less cleaning, storing, and organizing time would be needed if there were less stuff.

those acquisitions. I try to make conscious choices about when I connect to people in my life by picking up the phone or writing an email and sometimes I work on taking care of my home instead. Where is your focus? Your goals? What would be your regrets if you found out you are terminal today? That sounds grim, but as a two-time cancer survivor as well as a clutter clearing person, I feel it is okay for me to ask these things. I hope that you think about that. I hope these questions and thoughts encourage you to make conscious choices about your time and your life and your stuﬀ. Trust in God. Always yours, and wishing you peace and clutter-free joy, — Barbara Tako Barbara is a clutter clearing motivational speaker and author of Clutter Clearing Choices: Clear Clutter, Organize Your Home, & Reclaim Your Life (O Books, 2010), a seasonally organized book of clutter clearing tips that readers can pick and choose from to fit their personal style and needs. She also is a breast cancer and melanoma survivor who wrote Cancer Survivorship Coping Tools—We’ll get you through this. Sign up for her free monthly clutter clearing tips newsletter at http://www.clutterclearingchoices.com.

Do you value your time? No one wants to spend a beautiful summer day indoors to weed out clutter. Keep a log of where your time goes for a few days. Record in your log when you change activities. Include daily preparations, work, television watching, phone texting, shopping, computer time— everything. Do you want to spend your time acquiring your stuff, paying for your stuff, taking care of your stuff, and weeding out your stuff? How do you value your money? Is money for the purchase of experiences, stuff, security, retirement, or something else? How do you choose to divide your assets to support your goals—your values? Think about your money in relation to your stuff. Does how you currently spend your money reflect your values? For example, do you take a trip or buy a piece of furniture? Do you value your space—your home? The truth is that we are all renters. Our apartments, condominiums, and even our houses are all temporary. We pay to occupy those spaces for a time. Do you like your space? Do you choose to spend time in your space? Does your space match your values? Do you want to change the size of your space? It is about personal choices. What value do you place on your stuff? When do you choose to make do or to take care of your stuff versus replace it? Consider the things that you own. Which items fulfill needs and which fulfill wants? Which items are doing neither? Maybe an item fulfilled a need or a want in the past and your life has changed. That’s okay. Our lives change and sometimes it takes a while for our stuff to catch up. When and how often do you choose to value experiences versus acquisitions? Quite literally, this is deciding when you will spend your money on experiences like classes or hobbies or socializing or travel and when you will spend your money on things for your wardrobe, home, or life. Be thoughtful in your decisions. If you value your relationships, you may spend your time working on growing those relationships instead of making acquisitions or taking care of

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We are WAY more than Bingo! According to the National Association on the Aging, socializing has been proven to help seniors combat depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Seniors who regularly participate in group activities show increased mental and physical health. Looking for a special place to exercise and socialize among your peers? Then the Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center (Via Center) is the place for you. Memberships average $12 per month, and your insurance company may pay for your membership. The Via Center is conveniently located on Dauphin Street in the Midtown area. The Center is a 42,000 square-foot multi-purpose facility with a fitness center, gymnasium, café, auditorium, billiards room, library, art and ceramics studios, computer lab, woodshop, classrooms, card rooms, adult day services, emergency food pantry and administrative offices. In the last 46 years, Via has served more than 230,000 older adults and baby boomers. We offer the following programs and services:

Fitness - state-of-the art ﬁtness center and gymnasium; ﬁtness classes and activities including Yoga, Pilates, Stretching & Flexing, Fitness Techniques and Silver Sneakers; Pickleball, Badminton and Basketball. Enrichment - continuous learning programs, including computer training, language, art and ceramics

Recreation - leisure programs designed for socialization, including card games, bingo, dancing, and special events Health & Wellness - health education, seminars, screenings, consul-

tations and clinics, support groups for Alzheimer’s, bereavement, caregiving, diabetes and obesity

Dauphin Street Café (operated by Naman’s Catering) Open to the public Monday - Friday for lunch Our Community Outreach Services include: the GrandFriends Adult Daycare for meaningful activities for older adults in need of assistance; an Emergency Food Pantry; transportation; Information & Referral; outreach activities to the ﬁve senior public housing sites; Veterans programs; and an annual Healthy Living Expo.

A special note to all of the sons and daughters: You might think that your Mom or Dad will never go to a senior center. Make it easy for them! Bring your parents to the Via Center for the day and treat them to lunch in the Dauphin Street Café. You will be able to see all we have to oﬀer. And, knowing that your parent is at the Via Center will reduce the stress and anxiety you may have about your parents sitting home watching television all day or being alone. The main thing is to get your loved ones out and about. — Call or come by today for a tour! 251.478.3311, info@viamobile.org, www.viamobile.org

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Dr. Hube Parker

Works of Gratitude & Dentistry New patients who enter the offices of Parker Dental and Orthodontics will quickly experience the sense of warmth and hospitality that greets them. As they sit quietly in the waiting area, they will probably recognize that the soft music they hear is an array of familiar hymns. If they look around the walls, they will notice the Mission Statement that speaks to the soul of the practice: Excellence, Trust and Caring - These ideals will be our guiding lights as we strive to provide the best dental care available to our community. Our purpose and reason for being is multifold. It is our goal to improve the quality of life for those around us--our patients, our team members and our families. We will provide the highest quality dentistry while maintaining comfort and peace of mind for those who seek our care and are committed to maintaining their oral health at the highest level. We will accomplish this through education, prevention of disease and restoration of the mouth to optimal function and esthetics in a warm, caring, professional atmosphere with a zero-defect approach to customer service. ~ Hubert H. Parker IV, D.M.D Dr. Hube Parker wrote that Mission Statement over twenty-two years ago, at the very outset of his practice of dentistry. At that time, the words defined his hopes and intentions; today, the statement is both a promise and a reality. His philosophy is simple: treat others the way you would want to be treated. Dr. Parker always knew that he wanted to practice medicine. His grandfather, who was a dentist, certainly influenced his decision to go into dentistry. Parker recalls his guiding words: “It doesn’t matter if you’re the only dentist in town or if there are 100 in town. If you take care of your people, everything will work out.” That quest began as Parker worked toward his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University, later graduation Magna Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi’s School of Dentistry in 1993. His ties to academia continue even today, in his role as a part-time instructor at the University of Mississippi’s School of Dentistry’s Department of Endodontics. Today, his practice is thriving, thanks to the hard work, determination, and an excellent team of fellow doctors and staff members. Parker Dental and Orthodontics now has four locations: West Mobile and University Boulevard in Mobile, and both Hurley and Vancleave, Mississippi. He manages it all with a disciplined work ethic and an amazingly calm demeanor. His busy schedule includes giving back to the community by volunteering his services to the “Give Back a Smile” Program for victims of domestic violence, Dentistry for the Handicapped and Elderly, and the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program. Parker seems to take it all in stride. Perhaps his active, thriving family life has provided Dr. Parker with both the model and the impetus that fuels his work ethic. Hube and his wife, Pam, have been married for 21 years and are truly a team in every sense. Parker praises Pam as a constant and positive source of strength and encouragement: they both feel blessed that their four children have grown to be kind and generous. Helen Gray, their 19 year old daughter, is completing her first year at Mississippi State University, and their 18 year old son, Harry, will join his sister at MSU this fall. Harry has committed to play football there. Their two younger girls, Callen and Dorsey, ages 15 and 13, are as busy and involved as the rest of the family, enjoying a wide

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variety of sports and activities. Like other active families, on any typical day they may be headed in six different directions. The pace is often hectic, but they seem to manage it all beautifully.

Blessed with a beautiful family and a growing dental practice, Dr. Parker has no plans to slow down. His goals Certainly, a deep religious faith is remain focused their family’s source of strength. Dr. on his family, Parker quickly credits God as his his patients, and personal “compass” who has guidhis community. He will quickly share ed him through every aspect of his his intention to “continue to expand my personal and professional life. He sphere of influence and to broaden my readily claims his beliefs, saying, “My education so that we can further expand faith has influenced virtually every the services we are able to offer patients. major decision I have made.” Through daily prayers, the Parkers This will allow us to help more people and increase our giving express their gratitude to God and His guidance. Dr. Parker wears and stewardship.” a bracelet every day that he was given years ago at JH Ranch, a Christian camp in northern California that all of the Parkers On this Fathers’ Day and every day, we applaud Dr. Hube Parker have attended. The bracelet bears the letters “G.O.D.” and reminds and all the other children of God who have shaped our commuhim of his relationship with his creator. The letters have a special nity of faith. significance; we are each to have a heart of Gratitude, a soul of Obedience, and a mind of Dependence. He takes that message — Carol Brown seriously, affirming that, “I want to do what God has planned for me, and I pray for wisdom and strength to help me care for my patients and my family.”

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It’s Time to MAN UP On February 23, AD 155, the elderly bishop of Smyrna was taken to the city’s arena to be executed. Charged with the crime of being a Christian, he was allowed one more chance to renounce Christ. When he declined to deny his faith, the crowd shouted for his death. Polycarp died the way he lived, exhibiting strength, bravery, and faithfulness to his King. According to the story handed down to subsequent generations, during his martyrdom a voice from the heavens overwhelmed the crowd’s shouts, saying, “Be strong, Polycarp. Play the man.” In his new book, Play the Man (Baker Books, $19.99), Mark Batterson challenges today’s Christian men to cultivate virtues and practices which beﬁt their calling as men of God. Moral toughness and resolve, intellectual intensity, will power and self-discipline, a passion for life, and courageous faith are only a few of the virtues Batterson covers as he urges the reader to live as men with whom God is pleased. Every generation needs Christian men and women who are strong and brave, disciples who will not only speak truth to the powerful but also to their own churches. We need pastors and writers who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions and speak up, even when their message isn’t appreciated. Calling out sin in high places and defying injustice cloaked in laws can be dangerous. Speaking for the voiceless and advocating for the poor and marginalized can be unpopular. We need leaders who are willing, like Polycarp, to pay the price. In days such as these, Batterson’s call to “play the man” is Mark Batterson is the pastor of National timely indeed. It’s time to man up. Community Church in Washington, D.C. Besides Play the Man, he is also the author of the best-selling book, Circle Maker.

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— Darrel Holcombe

Several years ago, an internationally known and very successful actor came to visit the Ranch to see what we do and how we prepare our children for life. After we had toured the Ranch, we sat and talked for a while. Finally, he asked the question that he had been waiting to ask the whole day…

“To Care for Those Who Came Before Us Is One of the Highest Honors.” - Tia Walker

“What can I do for my son to convince him that I love him?" I simply replied, “Don’t do things FOR him. Do things WITH him.” I further explained that it really doesn’t matter how much money you spend on your child. If you are spending your time doing other things, he still isn’t going to feel loved. The best way to show your children that you love them is just by spending some quality time with them. Memories are made, and in turn relationships are built.

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S E N IOR S CE N E

How Not to Rott Away To age gracefully and successfully, to be as pain free and dementia free as possible we must only add years to our lives, not rot away sickly, always in poor Four basic strategies comprise THE way to age successfully. Each strategy is a pursuit so to be as pain free and dementia free as possible as we add years to our lives and not grow old due to decay. A detail of each strategy was given in the past four months in this column. Here is the summary.

The first strategy: we will decay or rot away unless we signal our body to healthfully reproduce and rejuvenate our cells, including our brain cells. Our master signaler to command healthy cell reproduction is aerobic exercise at least 12 minutes a day working up to a solid 50 minutes each day for six days a week, no less than five. Not only is our heart strengthened and circulatory system cleansed through aerobic exercise but our brain is also cleansed and well fed through aerobic exercise. Increased oxygen brings additional nutrients to our muscles and to our brain. This aerobic activity creates or sprouts new brain cells or neurons in our hippocampus, the central section of our brain where memory begins. These newly created neurons wither and die unless exercised themselves. Thus, the second strategy to successful aging: brain exercise. To exercise your brain and create synapses, or connections between the newly created brain cells and other brain cells, you must accomplish or complete something new, continuously. Something new is as simple as brushing your teeth with your non dominate hand, completing a Sudoku or crossword puzzle, building a birdhouse or model airplane, writing a book, reading for research to solve a problem, learning a foreign language, planning a trip or learning a new dance. Better yet, keep your job where you solve problems and challenges every day. Instead of retiring, just go part time. Keep your brain active and busy with an agenda and solve a challenge. As a result you will have connected the new brain cells to older neurons which will improve memory and cognition skills. Feeding our brain cells with good nutrients is strategy three. Nutrients stimulate good growth and spur cellular brain activity. From now on, quit eating sugar and starch, which turns to sugar, and load up on fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains, fresh oily fish and lean meats. This life change of subscribing to the new science of aging has given you self confidence and optimism to enjoy life. After a nutritious breakfast followed by a strong mental and physical exercise regime, you are exhausted and sink into your lounge chair. Look around, is it just you? Are you alone? lonely?

Strategy four: you cannot be alone. You must care about, connect and commit to a spouse, family member or friend. Loneliness and self absorption causes brain decay and shrinkage which is a path of rot and decay. How bad is loneliness in our society? A 2010 Brigham Young University review of studies involving more than 300,000 people concluded that loneliness is as unhealthy as smoking 15 cigarettes a day or being a dangerous alcoholic. In a 2012 Archives of Internal Medicine study, older adults who described themselves as lonely had a 56 percent higher risk of developing functional decline (such as losing the ability to walk or climb stairs). They had a 45 percent increased risk of dying. Respect yourself and connect, care and commit to someone as you eat right and exercise your body and brain. Following these four strategies is the ultimate gift to being as healthy as possible and aging well, not rotting. — Janet Rich Pittman Dementia Administrator, Practitioner, and Prevention Specialist www.TheBrainNerd.com

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1 on 1 with Jason S. Greene: Hand Walkouts

The top two things people ask me about on a consistent basis are exercises for their gut and butt. Especially when bathing suit season rolls around. So, what if I could give you one exercise that works both? Not only that this exercise actually does a really good job of working practically your entire core. First of all what is your core? We throw that term around a lot these days and most people think that it is just another word for your belly, abs, gut, but it covers a lot more. Below is a pretty thorough list of the muscles that make up the core along with the location of each. 1. Rectus Abdominis - located along the front of the abdomen, this is the most well-known abdominal muscle and is often referred to as the “six-pack” due to it’s appearance in fit and thin individuals. 2. Erector Spinae- This group of three muscles runs along your neck to your lower back. 3. Multifidus - located under the erector spinae along the vertebral column, these muscles extend and rotate the spine. 4. External Obliques - located on the side and front of the abdomen. 5. Internal Obliques - located under the external obliques, running in the opposite direction. 6. Transverse Abdominis (TVA) - located under the obliques, it is the deepest of the abdominal muscles (muscles of your waist) and wraps around your spine for protection and stability. 7. Hip Flexors - located in front of the pelvis and upper thigh. The muscles that make up the hip flexors include: psoas major, illiacus, rectus femoris, pectineus, sartorius 8. Gluteus medius and minimus - located at the side of the hip 9. Gluteus maximus, hamstring group, piriformis - located in the back of the hip and upper thigh leg. Hip adductors - located the upper inner thigh. The simple answer is: The core consists of all of the muscles from you rear end up to your chest and all the way around. Plus the muscles located on the inside of the upper thigh. This exercise is called a Hand Walk Out. It is deceivingly simple to perform, requires no equipment and can be performed practically anywhere. There are several variations of this, but I am going to focus on the easiest version (you can go to SouthFit. com and see an instruction video that covers several variations in great detail). 1) Start on all fours with your hands shoulder width apart and at eye level. (photo-A) 2) Walk your hands forward while keeping your arms straight. Continue as far as possible before walking your hands back to the starting position. The entire movement counts as one repetition. (photo-B) Tips: Never allow your hips or mid-section to sag. If you can reach the fully outstretched position, do not allow your mid-section to rest on the ground. Pause briefly at the end position before returning to the starting position. Keep your entire midsection flexed during the exercise to insure stability. — Jason S. Greene E-mail your question to Jason@JasonsFitness.com You can see this exercise and many others demonstrated at www.southfit.com! Disclaimer: One on One with Jason aims to provide general fitness and exercise information. Advice offered may not be applicable to all individuals and does not constitute medical, health or scientific fitness advice. People have different needs, abilities and levels of health. It is recommended that all readers consult a medical professional before beginning any form of exercise, participate in any physical fitness or sports training program or undertake any form of health plan, nutrition program, or weight loss diet---especially if you have been inactive most of your life, suffer from obesity, or have any health problems.

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When to File a Lawsuit... I am sometimes approached by people of faith with mixed feelings about pursuing a claim after suďŹ&#x20AC;ering injuries following an incident at a business, on someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property or from a motor vehicle collision. In most cases, the victim is hurt, has received various forms of medical treatment, has incurred medical expenses and may have lost income from being out of work. In some cases, their injuries may be disabling, either permanently or for some period of time, and such may have put additional strains on their family relationships or ďŹ nances. The mixed feelings arise from whether it is appropriate to call a lawyer to ďŹ le a lawsuit or even pursue the possible settlement of claim when considering oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faith. Although the Old Testament subscribed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,â&#x20AC;? we no longer live in those times. In our current day, the law provides that a victim be fairly compensated for harms caused by the negligence of another. Those harms include pain, suďŹ&#x20AC;ering, mental anguish, emotional distress, payment of past and future medical expenses as well as the loss of past, present and future earnings. In most cases, the negligent party will be insured or the victim may have uninsured/ underinsured motorist coverage on his or her own automobile in the case of a motor vehicle collision. In the vast majority of situations, those claims can be settled with the assistance of experienced legal counsel without ever having to ďŹ le a lawsuit. In the instances where an insurance carrier continues to be obstinate by refusing to fully compensate the victim, a lawsuit may prove eďŹ&#x20AC;ective in procuring a fair settlement without ever having to go to trial. To put pursuit of a third-party liability insurance coverage claim in perspective in relation to faith, it might be helpful to consider ďŹ&#x201A;ood, ďŹ re, hurricane or homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance claims. Many of us on the Gulf Coast suďŹ&#x20AC;ered

property damage losses following Hurricanes Ivan, Dennis and Katrina. There was little talk at that time of whether submitting those claims for insurance coverage was contrary to faith. As an attorney, I am much more of an expert on the law than I claim to be in matters of individual faith. I have no theological training. My faith is my own as faith is oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own for most people. Whether it is spiritually appropriate to hire a lawyer to pursue a claim or ďŹ le a lawsuit is largely a matter of each individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own faith. It is good to be mindful, however, that any recovery that comes from pursuing a claim will in most cases be addressed through insurance that premiums were previously paid for. My job as a lawyer is to seek out what is fair and just for my client in these situations and to advise my client as to what would most likely be in their best interests with regard to possible settlement or litigation based on the particular facts of each case. Similarly, the facts of each individual case as such relates to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faith might also be pertinent in deciding if it is morally appropriate to ďŹ le a lawsuit. This would require one looking within themselves and their faith as well perhaps obtaining the advice and counsel of their Pastor. Some of my clients with initial mixed feelings about the pursuit of a claim have later donated some or all of their net settlement or judgment proceeds to charity or their Church. Those clients found pursuit of their claims to be both spiritually and emotionally rewarding in that sense. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; David J. Maloney, Attorney at Law Maloney Frost LLC

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Going about our busy lives, we brave daily the challenges of adulthood, parenthood, and livelihood. For the sake of our families, we will confront any foe, dispute any injustice, and dedicate our lives to working overtime. Ah, but these are not the things we’ll remember most. Families are built and bonded with love, the kind of love that sticks beyond the spitballs and hair-pulling years. They’re tied by the special and FUN memories they share together. Family outings are one of the best investments you can make with your time – and often with very little expense. Remember the excitement of outdoor picnics, scenic road trips, weekend sporting events, and long, magical summers spent swimming at the lake, playing volleyball, climbing rocks, catching frogs, and hiking through the woods.

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When we commit early to spending quality, active time together as a family, we are strengthening our relationships with each other, while creating many happy memories. However, we are also establishing lifelong, healthy habits our children will take with them into adulthood. Proverbs 22:6 tells us, “Start children oﬀ in the way they should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it.” This can apply both spiritually and physically – we train our children ﬁrst in the walk of God; we can also train them toward leading a healthy lifestyle.

It has often been said that laughter is the best medicine, a maxim inspired by Proverbs 17:22: “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” There is nothing as beautiful as a child’s laughter. Take the time to make your children laugh this summer. Make playtime a priority. Get outside, get involved, and exercise! It’s a fun way to spend time with your family, and a sincere, outward expression of your love and dedication. You’ll be starting your children on the road to a healthy, active, and happy life. And you’ll be making special family memories your children will always treasure. Summer is a great time at the YMCA. Here, families socialize, kids splash and people of all ages learn and grow together. The Y is more than a gym. It’s a gathering place that strengthens the community, inside and out. — YMCA

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Retirement Questions to Think About 2. Do I have enough to set aside for emergencies?

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These are only a few of the questions to be asking yourself. The key is to develop a plan at least two years prior to your expected retirement date, then work your plan.

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You need to set a budget, then calculate all your income sources (Social Security, pension, dividend income, 401(k), part-time work).

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Dear Dave, My husband and I are in our 50s, and we have just $12,000 to pay off before we’re debt-free. We’ve paid off almost $70,000 in debt in the last two years. We would like to buy a house soon, but we know we also need an emergency fund. It would take us almost a year to build up an emergency fund, so should we make adjustments to the Baby Steps since we’re getting older? — Dawn Dear Dawn, No! It shouldn’t take you two a year to build up an emergency fund considering the rate at which you’ve been paying off debt. You need a fully funded emergency fund or three to six months of expenses set aside before you start saving for a down payment on a home. You’ve been making great progress, and you obviously have a good income to be able to pay off debt that quickly. Maybe in your case you could lean a little more toward the three-month side with your emergency fund before you start saving for a house. Then, after you’re all moved in, you could revisit the emergency fund and beef it up to six months. Just stay on course and stick with the plan, Dawn. Fifty isn’t old. You two have plenty of time to get your finances in order, find a great home, and look forward to many great years ahead! — Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My wife and I make good money, and our daughter’s college education is pretty much paid for through pre-paid tuition and scholarships. We just started your

plan to get out of debt and take better control of our finances. When we get to Baby Step 5, which is saving for college, can we substitute that with saving for a wedding? — Bob Dear Wayne, That would be fine. I’m glad you’re thinking ahead. It’s always a good idea to save toward a wedding if you have the financial resources to do so, because weddings are real and they’re coming. The average wedding in America today runs around $35,000. Of course, you don’t have to pay anywhere near that amount to make it a beautiful occasion. Your household income, debt, savings and other factors will all play into how much you can afford. Just remember to pay cash for the wedding, Bob. If you have to go into debt to make it happen, then you’re talking about too much money. It’s as simple as that. Crunch the numbers with your wife, and see what you two can handle. And remember, there’s absolutely no correlation between the cost of a wedding and the success of the relationship! — Dave Ramsey Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

E NCOU R AG I NG W OR D The month of May marked a local and national emphasis on prayer. One week I attended five different prayer gatherings. It prompted me to focus on prayer. Prayer is conversation, talking with God. Remember the church song that said, “just a little talk with Jesus makes it right?” Prayer is communication, where the emphasis is on dialogue, a twoway conversation of both speaking and listening. Prayer is communion. Communion is defined as being together; in agreement; to have unity. Prayer is contact with God, being aware of His presence and maintaining proper focus.

Prayer is personal. God knows us completely. We have an intimate relationship with Him. Prayer is powerful. It gets God’s attention and plugs us into His resources. Prayer needs to be a priority. It should be our ﬁrst response not a last resort. Prayer should be at the top or our list. Prayer is profitable. The Bible says the fervent eﬀectual prayer of a righteous man/woman accomplishes much. It changes things. Prayer changes things. It is like breathing; it is a necessity for our spiritual lives. I Thessalonians 5:17 says, “pray continually.” I encourage you to make prayer an important part of your life. Experience God’s presence and peace. — Tony Cooper, Celebrating 26 Years of Service as Exec. Director Jimmie Hale Mission, www.jimmiehalemission.com

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JUNE 2017 Calendar April 29 – July 29 Market in the Park – Spring & Summer Market in the Park will be held every Saturday from 7:30am to 12pm. For more information please visit www. specialeventsmobile.org June 2 – 18 “Rock of Ages” at Joe Jefferson Playhouse - JJP presents the smash Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” for the first time in Mobile. Set in LA’s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987. “Rock of Ages” tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in LA to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love. $20; $15 for seniors/military; $10 for students. Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 S. Carlen Street, Mobile. For more information, contact Jason McKenzie at 251-471-1534 or visit http://joejeffersonplayers.com June 3 Publix Grandman Triathlon – The 13th annual triathlon has become a premier destination for triathletes across the Southeast. Racers begin this sprint triathlon by jumping off Fairhope Pier and finishing alongside scenic Mobile Bay. Proceeds benefit three local non-profit charities: Mobile Baykeepers, my Team Triumph Southern Alabama and Delta Bike Project. Registration is open to individual and team participants. To register, please visit www.thegrandman. com. For more information, contact grandman@mobilebaykeeper.org or call 251-433-4229. June 7 – Aug 9 Kids Night – Every Wednesday - Every child deserves an evening centered

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Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon oﬀers help and hope to families and friends of alcoholics. New Life Al-Anon meets MWF at 12:00 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2921 Airport Blvd. Courage to Change Adult Children Al-Anon meets Mondays 5:30 p.m. at Activities Bldg. Room 232 Spring Hill Baptist Church, 2 South McGregor. Searching For Serenity Adult Children AlAnon meets Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Activities Bldg. Room 240, Spring Hill Baptist Church, 2 South McGregor. For meeting information call 251-639-5858.

around nothing but pure FUN! After all, it’s summertime, so what’s more perfect than a safe environment for the little ones to let out all that built-up energy! As part of our 100 Days of Summer celebration, each Wednesday night will be catered to the kids. There will be no shortage of entertainment during these activity-packed events. Themed Nights: 5/31 – Foam Party (featured animal: zebra) 6/7 – “The Magic Poodles” Show, 6/21 – Pirate Night, 7/19 – Turtle Night (featured animals: giant turtles), 8/2 – Cow Night (featured animals). Hours of enjoyment are 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm and the Admission is FREE; Activity Prices Vary $5, $7, $10. For more information, call 251-224-1000. June 8 - Aug 3 Sparks After Dark Fireworks Show - Sky rockets. Pyrotechnics. Fire flowers. Light showers. It doesn’t matter what you call ‘em, fireworks are pretty much loved by one and all. They are the exclamation point at the end of any special event or commemoration. Debuting this June, Sparks after Dark, a brand-new, high velocity fireworks show, will transform every average Thursday evening into a glittering, gleaming celebration. The skies over Main Street will be ablaze with bursts of technicolor flare, illuminating The Wharf in a kaleidoscope of hues. Now you won’t have to wait impatiently for that once-a-year occasion to witness the magic! For more information call 251-224-1000 or visit http://alwharf.com June 10 Fuse Project’s 4th Annual Dragon Boat Festival – over 1500 paddlers and 10,000 spectators will witness this exciting event. Teams of 20 paddlers, 1 drummer Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group (South Alabama)- 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7pm. No entrance or support fees associated with the group. VIA Senior Center, 1717 Dauphin Street, Mobile, 36604. For Meeting information call 251.776.5999. Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group- Touching Hearts Senior Care, 3rd Tuesday of each Month, 11am-12pm, 3263 Demetropolis, Ste10, Mobile, AL 36693, 251.455.4204, no fee all invited

Compassionate Friends Grief Support Group – 1507 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36604, (251) 471-1511 Hours: 6:30 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of Alzheimer’s Support Group (Fairhope)- Thom- each month as Hospital Wellness Center, 750 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36533 (251) 660-5661 Discover Groups The groups below help individuals battling adAlzheimer’s Disease Support Group (Mobile)- diction, coping with divorce, suﬀering from a E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center, 169 Mobile loss and co-dependency. This is done through Inﬁrmary Blvd., Mobile, AL (251) 435-6950 a Christ-centered and Bible based approach. Hours: 2nd Thursday of every month from 10 to 11 am New - Discovery Group starting Monday, December 7th from 7-8 pm at Graceport Church,

and an experienced steerer will glide across the water in a 46 foot authentic Hong Kong style Dragon Boat at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. There will be food trucks, fashion trucks, a petting zoo and may other great exhibits for all ages. Admission into the festival is $5 and children under the age of 3 get in Free. For more information call 251265-3873 or visit www.fuseproject.org June 14 Kids Gulf Discovery Day at Bellingrath Gardens and Home – Come to Bellingrath Gardens and Home on Wednesday, June 14, for Kids Gulf Discovery Day, an opportunity for children of all ages to learn about the wildlife and ecology of the Gulf Coast. A wide variety of environmental organizations will be on hand for activities and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to noon. $13 for adults, $7.50 for ages 5-12, free to members and ages 4 and under. For more information, call 251-973-2217, or visit http://bellingrath.org.

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June 10 Fuse Project’s 4th Annual Dragon Boat Festival – over 1500 paddlers and 10,000 spectators will witness this exciting event. Teams of 20 paddlers, 1 drummer and an experienced steerer will glide across the water in a 46 foot authentic Hong Kong style Dragon Boat at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. There will be food trucks, fashion trucks, a petting zoo and may other great exhibits for all ages. Admission into the festival is $5 and children under the age of 3 get in Free. For more information call 251-265-3873 or visit www.fuseproject.org

JULY

July 6 David Dunn in Concert – Gulf Coast Cross Project Concert Series presents Christian Music Artist, David Dunn. Opening Act – “The Least”. $16.50 general admission, $19 limited special seating, $36 limited VIP tickets includes seating in center front rows plus a Meet/Greet with Selfie photos. Tickets must be purchased online at giantcrossproject.com. Liberty Church in Foley, AL. Doors open at 6pm.

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Positive Parenting Discovery Group every Tuesday from 7-8 pm Exchange Club Family Center, 3101 Interat Christ Anglican, 3275 Halls Mill Rd, Mobile, national Drive, Suite 701, Mobile, AL 36606, Al, 36606 (251) 479-5700 Discovery Group every Thursday at 7 pm at Widowed Persons Group Wings of Life, 800 St. Louis Street, Mobile, Al, Dauphin Way Baptist Church, 3661 Dauphin 36602 Street, Mobile, AL 36608 Group meets Wednesdays at 3:30 pm 251-342-3456 Divorce Recovery Support Group – 6101 Grelot Road, Mobile, AL 36609 Widowed Persons Service of Greater Mobile (251) 342-0462 Grief groups and “Building a New Life” Hours: 6 p.m. - 7:30p.m. every Wednesday group offered at different times and in several locations. Call the WPS office for info. 1204 Mom’s Day Out – Hillcrest Rd. Mobile, AL, 251-470-6866 First Baptist Church, 806 Government Street Childcare in Downtown for working Moms and Dads, (251) 432-6513, ext. 22, Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, ages 8 Does your organization offer a support group weeks to 4 years for the Bay Area? Mom’s Support Group Tell us! Send your information to: Exchange Club Family Center, 3101 Internabayareachristianfamily@mchsi.com tional Drive Ste 701, Mobile, AL 36606, (251) to be listed in upcoming issues 479-5700 Hours: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays

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Friedman’s Fine Jewelry – 851 E I-65 Service Road, Suite #100, Mobile, Mostellar Medical Center - 12701 Padgett Switch Rd, Irvington, AL, AL, (251) 479-9469, www.friedmansﬁnejewelry.com 251-824-2174, www.mostellarmedical.org Greer’s – Locations throughout Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Palmer’s Toyota Superstore - 470 Schillinger Road South, Mobile, AL, www.greers.com 251-639-0800, www.palmerstoyotasuperstore.com Hacienda San Miguel - 880 Schillinger Road, Mobile, AL, Pickett Orthodontics – 6611 Wall Street, Mobile, 251-607-0110, 251-633-6122, www.picketortho.com www.sanmiguelrestaurante.com Jason’s Fitness – 3724 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL, 251-391-1234, www.southﬁt.com L.A. Carpet Broker – 776 Lakeside Drive, Mobile, AL, (251) 666-4733, www.lacarpetbroker.com

Power 88 Christian Radio Station, Goforth Media, – 6530-B Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, 251-473-8488 and 888-473-8488, www.goforth.org Sun Flooring – Two locations to best serve you in Mobile and Eastern Shore, (251) 476-5114 and (251) 625-1864, www.sunﬂooring.net

Legacy Seafood LLC – 7272 Theodore Dawes Road, Theodore, AL, (251) Window Décor and More – 25595 Canal Road, Suite A, Orange Beach, 525-8333 AL, (251) 980-2456, www.windowdecorllc.com Lighthouse Restaurant - 12495 County Road 23, Irvington, AL, Zaxby’s of Mobile - Three Locations to Serve You, Schillingers Road, 251-824-2500 Hwy 90 & Springhill Ave, www.zaxbys.com/mobile

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