Laurie Stroud
Do U Luv Me, Yes or No? – The Search for True Marital Love
Special Feature Do you remember your first love letter? Was it written by a grade-school crush or the kid you played with in the neighborhood? Romantic feelings predate puberty for most people. Yet, “puppy love” is not limited to crayon-toting schoolmates. Infatuation is often mistaken for love by adults. How do you know when you …
A Mission to Give Back: Hope Church
Church Leaders Footsteps squeak across the hardwood gymnasium floor as attendees browse through multiple clothing racks for their child’s future favorite coat. In another area of the massive room, several parents sort through a wall of shoes while others are busy picking out toys and strollers for the little ones patiently waiting at home. Starting …
Instilling Values for Life at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham At Big Oak Ranch, the unwavering dedication of our auxiliary continues to create meaningful, confidence-building experiences for the children who call the Ranch home. They host monthly Boutique Days for the Girls’ Ranch and Outfitters Days for the Boys’ Ranch, which are …
The Messy Marvelous Middle
Best Books Life rarely unfolds the way we expect. Dreams detour, prayers linger unanswered, and seasons of transition can feel confusing, exhausting, and downright messy. In The Messy Marvelous Middle, author and speaker Datha Whitfield offers a refreshing reminder: You don’t need a perfect life to experience a perfect God. In fact, it is often …
Singing Through Life Lessons: Birmingham Boys Choir
Music Notes A symphony of up to 150 tenors and bass voices echo in unison from members of the Birmingham Boys Choir each year, much to the entertainment of intrigued audiences. Whether it be the organization’s annual Spring and Christmas concerts, which often welcome well over a thousand people in attendance, or offering performances when …
Behind the Mask: Finding Joy that Lasts
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Still Waters Counseling and Education Center, www.mystillwaters.org Mardi Gras is known for celebration, beads, masks, and music, a season of feasting before the sacrificial rhythms of Lent. Spiritually, these seasons are not in competition with one another. Mardi Gras celebrates God’s abundance and embodied joy, while Lent …
Preparing Your Home’s Yard Now for the Growing Season
Our House Here’s the “How to” for making your yard beautiful this spring and summer. 1. Clean up flowerbeds and prep for planting season. Clear away dead leaves or any other winter debris from the ground surfaces where you’re planning to plant or have planted annual flowers, perennials and vegetables. Especially wet and moldy debris. Watch …
Local Chefs, Experts & More at the Birmingham Home Show
Our House The Birmingham Home Show is back February 20-22, 2026 with the latest in home design, renovation and ideas. Industry experts, local vendors and chefs, and homeowners will come together at the BJCC for three days of inspiration, education and hands-on experiences. The show’s special guests are custom home designers Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt …
February 2026 Giveaways
February 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. Enter to win TICKETS to the Birmingham Home Show February 20-22, 2026 at the BJCC, www.birminghamshomeshow.com. 3 Winners, 2 Tickets Each! …
