Laurie Stroud
Making the Prayer of Daniel Personal
Best Books Many people know of Daniel as the prophet who escaped a grisly death in a den of lions. Others may remember him as the man who read God’s writing on the wall, predicting the fall of frivolous King Belshazzar. In more recent times, it is Daniel’s 21-day fast that has achieved somewhat of …
We Go On
Best Books About 3,000 years ago, a prince inherited his father’s kingdom. Blessed by God with wisdom, he turned the fledgling realm into a diplomatic and commercial powerhouse, becoming the wealthiest monarch of his time. He became an uber-rich, international superstar. As his fame and wealth increased, his dissatisfaction and disappointment with life grew deeper. The …
Conversations of Faith: Family Discipleship for the Everyday
Parenting Points For many parents, trying to disciple their kids is a daunting task. As followers of Jesus, parents are always on a journey to grow in their faith, so it can be challenging to teach your kids something you have not personally “mastered.” The church then compounds family discipleship with models, materials, and expectations …
The Physical & Mental Effects of Trauma
Healthy Living Brought to you by Community Partner Compact, www.compact2020.com What is trauma? Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. However, there is nothing simple about trauma. There are three main types of traumas. 1. Acute Trauma. This type of trauma usually results from a single distressing event, such as an accident, assault, or …
Sozo Children’s Choir: On A Mission to America
Cover Story The Sozo Children’s Choir kicked off its multi-state “Miracle Tour” in April with performances in Delaware and Maryland, where the choir opened the Youth for Christ dinner featuring Tim Tebow. In May, the ministry celebrated its 12th anniversary with a concert at the historic Lyric in Birmingham featuring upbeat praise music and a …
June Giveaways
June Reader 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 Great Giveaways this month! Cool Shots Selfie Museum $75 gift card- use to take a family of four or apply toward your next party. Located …
Wait…
Publisher’s Note As we prepared to open the doors at the 3rd Annual Celebrate the Family Expo, we had families lining up early and ready to enjoy the day of free family fun! The wait put them first in line for totes full of giveaways from community businesses and ministries and the first to experience …
Celebrate the Family Expo 2022 Recap!
Special Feature Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) celebrated 22 years of GOOD NEWS at the Celebrate the Family Expo on May 7, 2022. Here are just a few of the highlights from the free day of family fun at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex! City of Hoover Mayor Frank Bracato helped us kick off the day of fun. …
Mo Brooks Says His Faith Reflects America’s Moral Compass
Seeking Move to U.S. Senate, Rep. Mo Brooks Says His Faith Reflects America’s Moral Compass As Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks was practicing his swing along the third baseline in preparation for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity last month, a gunman opened fire. Brooks ran for cover in a cinderblock dugout of the Alexandria, …
Helping Birmingham’s Homeless Women and Children
Church Leaders Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (OLS) parishioners recently volunteered to prepare and serve dinner to dozens of homeless guests at First Light Shelter in downtown Birmingham. OLS works with the shelter about 14 days each year, coordinated by Leslie Bentley. First Light offers the only emergency shelter accepting homeless women and families …
