Laurie Stroud
Local Grads Share Their Faith: 2025 College Scholarship Winners & Finalists
Education Extra Congratulations to Caleb Cartee from Homewood High School, the recipient of the Annual Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) Scholarship! Cartee receives a $2,000 scholarship to the college or university of his choice. Read his inspiring words on how his Christian faith impacted his decision to go to college. “My grandfather has a saying: when …
Becoming the Best You: The Transformative Power of Christian Counseling
Healthy Living In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, many individuals are on a quest to find meaning and purpose in life. Fortify Christian Counseling offers a unique pathway for those seeking to understand themselves better. At Fortify, we empower clients to navigate life’s challenges by promoting mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Our …
Where Faith & Therapy Meet for All Ages: Still Waters Counseling
Healthy Living With the mission to provide quality mental health counseling from a Christian perspective, Still Waters Counseling and Education Center strives to “bring hope, facilitate healing, strengthen and restore relationships, and improve quality of life.” Kaylee Newton, MSW, LICSW shares that the Alabama based team is ready to provide a safe place for clients …
May 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 Family Four Pack Ticket Giveaways! 4 Tickets to watch the Birmingham Barons play at Regions Field. To enter simply LIKE and COMMENT on the Giveaway Post on Birmingham Christian …
Understanding Teen Depression & Suicide
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Compact, compact2020.com Did you know? Approximately 20% of teens will experience depression before they become adults. 14% of teens have experienced depression in the last 12 months and of those affected by depression, 80% have never received help. Causes of Teen Depression. Depression is defined as a …
Scholarship Finalist: Paisleanne Maddox
When I was fourteen, I was diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Then, I was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at sixteen. Living a normal teenage life and having chronic illnesses do not exist together. I have had to grieve the life I once had and the life I thought I would have. Not allowing these diseases …
Scholarship Winner: Caleb Cartee
My grandfather has a saying: when things are sideways, they’re “as messed up as a soup sandwich.” That’s kind of how choosing a college felt at first. There were so many options, and each one had something different to offer. But at the end of the day, my faith was what guided my decision. Mississippi …
Scholarship Winner: Ellyson Turner
In every decision I make, I hope to place God at the center. My faith has played a significant role in my decision to attend university, especially in choosing to pursue a career in film and art. My desire to create beautiful and intelligent films stems from observing the world God has designed around me. …
Scholarship Finalist: Emily Prickett
My Christian faith has been the foundation of my life, shaping my values, aspirations, and the way I view my future. As I prepare for college, my faith has played a key role in my decision to attend Auburn University. Through the strong Christian community at Auburn, influential mentors I’ve met along the way, and …
Scholarship Winner: Laney Thompson
“To whom much is given, much is required.” These are the words of Jesus that Dean Douglas Henry quoted on February 8th, 2025. As I sat on the front row at Baylor University’s prospective Honors College student event, the words sent chills running down my spine, and I realized my academic abilities are meant to …
