Month: June 2025
25 Years & more than 300 Issues of Good News: Always Pray & Never Give Up
Publisher’s Note “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 (Parable of the Persistent Widow) God has given me the blessing of being a part of 301 monthly issues of Good News delivered right here in Central Alabama. He has also allowed …
Princess Rory: A Story of Grace, Redemption, and Second Chances
The Family Pet Princess Rory’s journey is nothing short of a miracle. As a stray mama with eight tiny puppies, she was compassionately taken in by a man who was homeless himself. Though he had little, he gave all he could. When one of the pups became critically ill, he turned to Two by Two Rescue in …
Hurricane George
The Great Outdoors Hannah and I were married at The Cottle House in Andalusia, Ala. in 1998, the first “event” ever held at the now well-loved venue. The old house, restored by her parents, George and Brenda Gantt, stood proud on Gantt land, full of vintage charm and Southern grit. George had poured himself into …
Built on Trust & Backed by the Guardian Guarantee: Guardian Fence Solutions
Our House At Guardian Fence Solutions, we don’t just build fences- we build trust, one post at a time. As Birmingham’s concierge-level fence company, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional craftsmanship, seamless customer service, and unmatched value. Every project is backed by our Guardian Guarantee, a promise of satisfaction, fairness, and superior standards that sets …
God, Country, & Momma’s Cooking
The Home Front As America experienced growing pains and wars, so did Alabama. Our citizens stepped up to do their part to defend our country. We are savagely dedicated to our football, but more importantly, we are dedicated to defending our God and country. During these painful times, mommas cooked and prayed, and our soldiers …
Stronger Families & Communities: Vineyard Family Services
Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, www.sawyersolutionsllc.com Vineyard Family Services, located in Pelham, has been touching the lives of families in Shelby County for more than 20 years. “We are a faith-based family resource center with the mission of feeding kids in need, promoting responsible fatherhood, and helping families in crisis,” …
FoxHaven Wedding & Event Venue: A Place Set Apart
Special Feature There are places in this world that feel like they were made for something more. For quiet moments of reflection. For the sacred joy of gathering. For the kind of celebration that leaves the soul renewed. FoxHaven is one of those places. Set among the gentle hills of Jemison, Ala., FoxHaven began not …
Looking to the Future with Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6 Six years ago, I didn’t think I would make it. I didn’t think I would graduate high school and go to college, much less at Samford. I am …
Sharing Good News for 25 Years: The Story Behind Birmingham Christian Family
Cover Story The vision for Birmingham Christian Family magazine began in the late 1990s when founder Laurie Stroud Franklin imagined a publication that could tell positive, faith-based stories while also supporting local businesses. Her desire to create a successful magazine stretched her in ways she never could have predicted, but her reliance on prayer and …
