Laurie Stroud
Remembering God’s Faithfulness: Telling the Stories Your Family Should Never Forget
Parenting Points Every family has stories. We tell stories about funny vacation moments, memorable holiday disasters, how Mom and Dad met, and what grandparents did when they were young. These stories become part of our family’s identity. They remind us of where we came from and connect one generation to another. But another category of …
Biblical Wisdom & Practical Support for Life
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Still Waters Counseling and Education Center, mystillwaters.org Are you preparing for marriage, hoping to strengthen a relationship, caring for someone you love, or facing a difficult decision? Are you a minister who needs support yourself? Dr. Bill Brunson offers biblical wisdom and practical support at Still Waters …
Holiday Cheer Returns to Birmingham: Christmas Village Festival
Special Feature For generations of Birmingham families, the true start of Christmas cheer is a trip to the Christmas Village Festival. This beloved shopping tradition and local favorite returns to The BJCC November 4-8, 2026, featuring more than 700 local, regional, and national vendors offering one-of-a-kind holiday finds. Now in its 45th year, this year’s …
Jingle All the Way Reader Giveaways
Publisher’s Note Happy Thanksgiving & 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 …
Brushstrokes for His Glory: The Revival Letters
Special Feature Want to be encouraged in your faith when you open your mailbox? The Revival Letters, created by local artist and publisher Amanda Cheatwood, is a monthly letter of art, prayer, and encouragement mailed directly to you. A Passion for Art. Cheatwood has created art since she was a young child. She started to …
Christmas Gift Guide 2026
Christmas Gift Guide Looking for gift ideas for the people on your Christmas shopping list? We’ve gathered some great ideas for you in our Christmas Gift Guide. Give a Gift That Keeps Jesus at the Center of Christmas For families looking for a meaningful Christmas gift that goes beyond what is wrapped under the tree, Miracle …
Give a Gift That Keeps Jesus at the Center of Christmas
Christmas Gift Guide For families looking for a meaningful Christmas gift that goes beyond what is wrapped under the tree, Miracle in a Manger offers something special: a tradition designed to help children experience the true meaning of Christmas throughout the entire month of December. Created by working mom and business owner Kim Busbea, Miracle …
Celebrating One Year of To Outwit Them All
Best Books “Into the lions’ den I go…” One year ago, Peggy Wirgau’s To Outwit Them All was released, taking readers into the dangerous and intriguing world of Revolutionary War espionage. Now, as we celebrate the book’s first anniversary, its story is especially timely as America commemorates its 250th birthday. Set in 1779, To Outwit …
Meet Two by Two Rescue’s Meowvelous Lucky Charms
The Family Pet In medieval Europe, black cats became tangled in tales of magic, while other folklore celebrated them as symbols of good fortune and prosperity. They have been feared, celebrated, immortalized, and woven into stories for hundreds of years. The month of October has a way of putting black cats in the spotlight, but Nugget …
Become Greek for the Weekend at the Greek Food Festival
Special Feature Get ready to become Greek for the weekend during the 53rd Annual Birmingham Greek Food Festival on October 1–3, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity–Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. Birmingham’s oldest and most anticipated cultural event, the Greek Food Festival is a celebration of food, music, dancing, faith, and …
