Month: May 2024
Celebrating Fathers as Spiritual Leaders & Role Models
Parenting Points Father’s Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate fathers’ significant role in the lives of their children and families. Beyond providing for their physical needs, fathers serve as spiritual leaders and role models, guiding their children in faith and character development. Father as Spiritual Leader. Fathers are called to lead their …
How to Avoid Assumptions in Marriage
Special Feature Were you ever convinced something was true only to discover you were mistaken? For instance, you wave at a friend. She ignores you. “She must be upset with me,” you assume. As you get closer, you realize it is not her. The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary defines assumption as “a belief or feeling that …
June 2024 Giveaways
June 2024 Giveaways TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) and make spreading Good News possible we have TWO Family Four Packs of tickets to Alabama Adventure Amusement Park & Splash Adventure Water Park. Enter on both Facebook & Instagram to double your chances! …
Food for Thought: The Little Things that Mean the Most
Publisher’s Note Back in 2002, the late Steve Webster found a recipe in Birmingham Christian Family that led to what his wife Becky describes as one of his many “random acts of kindness.” You see, back then Becky was working very hard balancing a career as a pediatrician and being a mom to three young …
4 Ways to Stay Safe This Summer!
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Compact, compact2020.com Summer is here and that means fun in the sun! Whether your favorite summer activity is swimming, hiking, playing in the sand at the beach, or more, staying healthy and safe in the Alabama summer heat is the goal. While you and your family are …
Fast, Fresh & Family Friendly: Jefferson’s Hoover
Special Feature Whether you are looking for a family friendly restaurant to visit or a space to host a reunion or party, Jefferson’s Hoover, is a great local option. Restaurant Manager Lauren Grisham explains that they like to describe Jefferson’s as a family friendly sports restaurant. “Our focus is a fun, family-friendly environment with food …
Apply Now for the Trojan Patriot Academy 2024
A select group of high school students from around Alabama will learn more about leadership, civics, and U.S. history during the Trojan Patriot Academy this summer, presented by Troy University and American Village. This five-night camp, set for June 9-14, 2024, is designed to expose students to leadership practices and ideals through the lens of …