Laurie Stroud
Caring for the Whole Family: Calvert + Associates
Healthy Living For nearly 30 years, Adam Calvert Ed.S, LPC-S, CSAT-S has helped individuals and families restore hope and find healing through counseling. Calvert came to the Magic City to attend UAB. During that time, he met his wife Mandy, and the couple decided to plant roots in Birmingham. Calvert began his career as a …
Meet the Petite & Affectionate Talia
The Family Pet Some of the most powerful testimonies come not from words, but from lives transformed, and that includes the lives of companion animals. Meet Talia, a radiant reminder of what love can do. Once tethered to a heavy chain, Talia spent the early days of her life confined. No freedom to explore. No …
Battling Back Auburn’s Can’t Miss Kid, Alex McPherson
Cover Story “You can’t have a testimony without a test,” he said, his voice sounding cheery and upbeat, a day after Auburn University’s 2025 homecoming. “We all try to control things, but we really have no control, so I’ve handed my battle over to the Lord- I’m trusting Him to see me through,” he said. …
Financial Tips for First-Time College Students
Money Matters Sending your child to college is an exciting milestone filled with new experiences and opportunities for them to grow. For many families, it’s also the first time your student will be managing their own money independently. With a few simple strategies, you can guide them to take control of their finances and avoid …
Why Every Alabama Family Should Understand Special Needs Trusts
Legal Matters Planning for long-term care or supporting a loved one with a disability can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating complex rules about Medicaid, Social Security, and asset protection. Many Alabama families believe they must “spend down” everything they own before qualifying for government benefits, but that’s not the whole story. Pooled special needs trusts, …
Generational Impacts at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:20 “The greatest ‘thank you’ that I can ever hope to give to Big Oak Ranch in return …
Innocence Sold
Best Books What price is too high when innocence is stolen? In his gripping new release, Innocence Sold, author B. F. Randall shines a powerful light on one of today’s darkest realities—human trafficking. With heart-pounding suspense and a deep well of compassion, Randall weaves a story that not only entertains but also compels readers to …
6th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo Recap!
Special Feature Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) celebrated the completion of 25 years of sharing GOOD NEWS at the 6th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo on September 13, 2025 and we are already preparing for the 7th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo on September 12, 2026. Here are just a few of the highlights from the free …
Lighting the Darkness: Creative Ways to Bring Hope to Halloween
Parenting Points For many Christian families, Halloween can feel complicated. The holiday is often associated with darkness, fear, and themes that don’t align with our faith. Yet rather than avoiding the day altogether, it can be transformed into an opportunity to shine the light of Christ during it. After all, Jesus calls us to be …
A Whole Mind, Body & Spirit with Still Waters Counseling
Healthy Living Dr. Sandra Bruno, MS, DMin, LMFT, AADC felt drawn to help others from an early age. “I’ve always felt the inclination to support people who are lonely or outsiders,” Bruno shares, adding that she believes this desire to encourage and comfort others is part of the skill set God gave her. This calling …
