Laurie Stroud
2025 Christmas Services & Events
Special Feature Looking for Christmas services and events to attend this holiday season? Click on the links below for details on great local options. December 3: Advent Midweek Service with Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills December 7: Christmas at the Miracle Diner December 10: Advent Midweek Service with Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills December 14: …
Jingle All the Way Reader Give-A-Ways Continue
Publisher’s Note Merry Christmas to You- Our Readers! As we celebrate the season, all of us at Birmingham Christian Family wanted to do something special for readers like you who read and spread Good News with your family and friends each month- either sharing a print issue or reading and sharing one of our articles …
The Faithful Art of Hospitality: Tyler & Anna Nash
Cover Story Christmastime is the busiest social season of the year, filled with family gatherings and work and social get-togethers. While the social obligations during December are some of the most exciting parts of the holiday season, they also provide Christians with the unique opportunity to model Christ’s love and care for others. Birmingham’s Tyler …
16 Ways to Give Back on Giving Tuesday & Beyond
Special Feature Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025. Check out these 16 great local ministries and non-profits you can help Giving Tuesday and beyond. 1. American Village- Help this nationally pioneering classroom and American History and civics education center in Montevallo, Ala. continue to engage and inspire students in experience-based academic programs related to American …
Meet Mark Harvard: Morningstar Methodist Church’s New Pastor
Church Leaders Mark Harvard spent most of his adult life in media and ministry. “Over the years, I bounced back and forth, spending time in Top 40, Oldies, Country, and finally Christian radio, while also serving the Lord in communications, youth and children’s ministry, and as an associate pastor,” Harvard explained. It was not until …
Answer God’s Call
Encouraging Word Ephesians 4:1 says, “…I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” Throughout Scripture, reference is made to God’s call. The word call means a summons or to attract someone’s attention; an attempt to reach someone. The Biblical meaning refers to God’s initiative to bring people to Christ …
Expanding Reach & Services for the Homeless: Jimmie Hale Mission
Mission Makers For more than 80 years, the Jimmie Hale Mission (JHM) has been a beacon of hope for the homeless population in Birmingham by providing food, shelter, and other services. JHM is now taking steps to expand their reach by adding a year-round emergency-plus shelter and service hub. “It will provide a safe place …
