Month: January 2022
The Big Wide Welcome
Best Books One day, long ago, a Jewish Christian pastor in Jerusalem heard some disconcerting news. Christianity was a new way of being a person of faith, and some churches were struggling with what being a follower meant, both in beliefs and in practice. James wrote a letter to the church and informed them their …
Made for Eden
Best Books What is the path for fulfilling our God-given purpose? My book Made for Eden: Promises and Provisions of the Life God Created You to Live describes God’s intention for mankind. I wrote it to show how God renews us to a life in and by His presence and power, through Jesus’ sacrifice, and …
Living as a Beloved Child
Parenting Points Kids cannot wait to grow up. From countdowns to the next birthday to dreams of getting out of the house, kids want to rush into adulthood because they believe the grass is greener on the other side. However, the failure of the alluring promises of adulthood is clearly displayed in the popular slogan: …
4 Ways to Pamper Your Valentine or Yourself: T. Fox SalonSpa
Here’s to Your Health 1. Say “Be Mine!” to beautiful skin with an Aveda Facial! Aveda Facial Benefits: Anti-aging treatments Organic skin care products Plant stem cells Customized results 2. Give the gift of an AVEDA Spa Pedicure & Manicure! Benefits: Promotes blood circulation Improved nail health …
Fun Times at Brookdale!
Senior Scene Senior Safety Checklist If your mom or dad lives alone, be proactive when you visit. Look for signs that their quality of life isn’t what it should be. If you see any of these signs, it could mean that they would benefit from a move to a senior living community. Consistent weight loss …
How to Decorate with Pink
Our House Do you decorate for Valentines Day? Some people love to add hearts and all things love to their decor in the month of February. I’ve even seen friends that are neutral lovers make wooden heart banners that are absolutely adorable. For whatever reason, I have never decorated for the holiday, but I do …
BCF Featured on Mark Harvard Podcast
Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) Founder/Publisher Laurie Stroud Franklin was recently a guest on The Mark Harvard Podcast! Click on the links below to listen to each podcast wherever you get your podcast. Episode 48: Mark Goes Viral (but in a good way). Episode 45: Monkeys on the loose! Episode 54 features an interview with past …
Ready to Serve You: Jeffery Gunnells, M.D. of Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C.
Here’s to your Health “My faith is a core part of my life and that certainly becomes focused in my daily walk and calling as a doctor,” shares Jeffery Gunnells, M.D. of Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C.(HWWC). Dr. Gunnells and his wife moved to Birmingham for his medical school training in 1980. He completed …
Give Hope to More Men: Help Brother Bryan Mission Expand!
Mission Makers He calls for help but there is no room and the waiting list is long. In an average year Brother Bryan Mission(BBM), the oldest mission in Birmingham, receives 39 applications a month for a spot in its New Life Fellowship(NLF) recovery and job readiness program. Only nine will find an opening. Since 2012, …
Find a Volunteer Role that Fits Your Gifts: Sav-a-Life Serving Opportunities
Special Feature Sav-A-Life, Inc. relies on the service and commitment of volunteers to carry out their important work of supporting women with unplanned pregnancies choose life for the baby through free ultrasounds, prenatal assessments, parenting classes and more. They utilize volunteers in every aspect of its ministry. At least 45 volunteers are needed per week …
