Laurie Stroud
Celebrate America’s 249th Birthday with the American Village
Are We There Yet? For the American Village in Montevallo, Independence Day means red, white and blue family fun, food, and fireworks. This year will be America’s 249th Birthday – just one year until the big semiquincentennial celebration (America’s 250th Birthday). Independence Day is a unique opportunity for all of us to rededicate ourselves and …
A Family Favorite: ChelseaFest & the Big KABOOM
Are We There Yet? Looking for some great family fun? You don’t want to miss the City of Chelsea’s Annual ChelseaFest and the Big KABOOM. The free event takes place on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with the Yankee Doodle Dandy Children’s Bike Parade. Children are invited to decorate …
Local Student Wins Congressional Art Competition
Education Extra In May, Alabama Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) announced Meg Goodsell from Evangel Classical Christian School as the winner of the Sixth District’s Congressional Art Competition. “We had a very talented group of students from all across the district participate in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. I’m impressed by each student’s hard work and …
Helping Your Kids Develop Their Own Faith
Parenting Points If your child will have a long-term faith, faith must become their own. We know that faith in Jesus is a personal thing that cannot be received through merely being in a Christian environment or being raised by Christian parents. It takes intentionality to help your kids develop their own faith. Model an …
Starting a Journey of Freedom with Still Waters Counseling
Healthy Living If you or someone you know are struggling with substance abuse, self-harm, or suicidality, Still Waters Counseling wants you to know there is hope. Mary Emeline Dawson, MA, LPC is one of the Still Waters therapists ready to help you on your journey to freedom from these thoughts and feelings. Dawson has worked …
Save Your Marriage Before It Begins (or Ends)
Healthy Living Fortify Christian couples counseling uses PREPARE/ENRICH, the number one premarital and marital assessment for over 45 years. Results of this assessment provide insights into various areas within the relationship including communication styles, conflict resolution, finances, and spiritual beliefs. In addition, the PREPARE/ENRICH explores personality styles, family of origin, and relationship dynamics. With over …
June 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! Gift Cards to Jefferson’s and Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q. Two Winners of $25 Gift Cards to Jefferson’s Two Winners of $20 Gift Cards to Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q …
Vacation Bible School Guide 2025
Are you looking for Vacation Bible School (VBS) opportunities in and around Birmingham? Here is a list of great local options. Click on the links below for details. June 2-6 VBS at Valleydale True North VBS with Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills June 9-12 Vacation Bible School at Vestavia Hills Baptist June 9-13 True North VBS …
Celebrate the Family Expo 2026
Join us for the 7th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center. Our sponsors, including Title Sponsor White Lily, Celebrity Chef Stage Sponsor ALFA Farmers, Major Sponsors Alabama Credit Union, Baptist Health, Birmingham Boys Choir, Jimmie Hale Mission, Leafguard of Alabama, Event Sponsors Children’s of …
Midnights & Mayflies
The Great Outdoors Mayflies covered nearly the entire inside of my Paw Paw’s boathouse. Most were clutching desperately to the 2 x 4 stud walls and clinging perilously to the old metal siding. I didn’t much like to go in that old boat shed. Enclosed on three sides, the only electric source of light hung …
