Laurie Stroud
First Generation Graduate: Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham When I left Big Oak Ranch, I was in ninth grade with big dreams of finishing up high school and, later, attending college. However, during my senior year, I was blessed, but quite surprised, to find out that I was pregnant. It …
Nurturing Your Children’s Spiritual Gifts
Parenting Points Every child is uniquely gifted by God, with talents and abilities that can be used to serve others and bring glory to His name. As parents, one of the most meaningful ways to nurture their spiritual development is by supporting and encouraging their unique spiritual gifts. When we help our children identify their …
4 Hours of Alabama Chefs on the ALFA Farmers Celebrity Chef Stage: Celebrate the Family Expo
Special Feature Get ready to be inspired to grab your apron and cook! The Celebrate the Family Expo on September 13, 2025 will once again welcome Alabama chefs and food bloggers to take the stage and share cooking tips, tricks, and delicious samples on the ALFA Farmers Celebrity Chef Stage hosted by Janice Rogers of …
Steady Support for Anxious Hearts: A Back-to-School Message for Parents
Healthy Living A new school year brings a mix of emotions. There’s the excitement of fresh routines, new teachers, and growing independence. But alongside the good, many kids also feel a steady undercurrent of worry. Anxiety often speaks in “what ifs” like: What if I don’t fit in? What if it’s too hard? These thoughts …
Butterfly Release for Awareness: Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation
Special Feature Did you know ovarian cancer is the 5th deadliest cancer among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system? The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2025, about 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and over 14,000 women will die from this disease. The signs …
Backpacks, Binders, & Burnout: When Back-to-School Becomes Too Much
Healthy Living It starts with a sale on crayons in aisle five- and suddenly, we’re spiraling. Lunchboxes, carpool calendars, school forms, snack sign-ups, and the dreaded “parent portal login.” Back-to-school season: that magical time when excitement collides with exhaustion… usually by mid-August. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or just someone trying to dodge the …
School Drop Offs: Sacred Times
Special Feature Bay’s first few days of school were usually smooth sailing. She marched confidently into kindergarten and even more proudly into first grade, plastic purse slung over her shoulder beside her mismatched backpack. Her smile beamed, and she strutted up the sidewalk like she owned the school. As she marched from the truck toward …
August 2025 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. #1 A Family Four Packs of tickets to Alabama Adventure Amusement Park & Splash Adventure Water Park To enter, simply LIKE and COMMENT on …
Come Celebrate with Us: Celebrate the Family Expo 2025!
Publisher’s Note Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) is celebrating the completion of 25 years of spreading Good News in our community- that’s 300 monthly issues of the BCF magazine! We invite you to come and celebrate with us at the 6th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo. The event, packed with free activities for the whole family, is …
