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Walking in God’s Plan

July 26, 2023

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham  “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 Scarlet Stearns is a recent graduate of ASCEND, a support branch of Big Oak Ranch focused on serving young adults, ages 18-22 years old through spiritual, professional and personal …

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Shepherding Outdoors: Three Dog Days

July 26, 2023

Best Books ‘For a long time now, I’ve been trying’ to figure out this ole rigamarole…’ (one of my favorite Chris LeDoux lines). That rigamarole being how to bond and connect with my girls as their father. They were locked into “Girl Meets World” and Taylor Swift. Then, add to that YouTube, bloggers, and apps, …

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The Blessed Life

July 26, 2023

Best Books At the risk of asserting what may be self-evident, I propose that if one aspires to be a disciple of Jesus, one should continuously dwell on the teachings of Jesus as found in the Gospels. Being saved and being a disciple are not the same thing. While our redemption may be anchored in …

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D-Life for Families

July 26, 2023

Best Books The foundation of the Christian faith begins with family. Discipleship begins in the home. It is a crucial aspect of the Christian faith, as Jesus has commanded us to make disciples. God instructed us to love Him and His commands and to teach His commands to our children. D-Life is a valuable tool …

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Faith Conversations in Your Home

July 26, 2023

Parenting Points For many parents, the idea of having a faith conversation with their children is a daunting task. We have questions about our faith and fear our kids’ constant questioning of “Why?” will lead down paths we do not feel equipped to handle. We often would prefer to outsource spiritual questions and development to …

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More than a School: Banks Academy

July 26, 2023

Welcome Back to Class My name is Aarian Council, and I am a recent graduate at Banks Academy. Banks Academy, in my opinion, is an excellent place to learn more about the Christian faith and strengthen your personal relationship with Jesus. Since starting at Banks Academy, I’ve learned how to communicate with God through prayer …

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Healthy Ideas for Back to School Lunches

July 26, 2023

Healthy Living  A new school year is rolling around, my boys are getting older, and this mama’s heart is struggling. Where is the time going? Let’s be honest, lunch is the real sticking point for healthy eating during the school year. It’s easy to run out of ideas by day five of school. Are you ready …

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Game with God: IMD Interactive

July 26, 2023

Special Feature Birmingham-based Bible video game publisher, Foundation for Intelligent Media & Design (IMD Interactive), has developed and published a free Bible based video game for youth ministries to increase Scripture engagement. The Anointed: David Saves Keilah, is a third person action-adventure RPG following the early life of David from shepherd to king. The Anointed …

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Come Celebrate with Us: Celebrate the Family Expo 2023!

July 26, 2023

Publisher’s Note Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) is celebrating 23 years of spreading Good News in our community- that’s more than 275 monthly issues of the BCF magazine! We invite you to come and celebrate with us at the 4th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo. The event, packed with free activities for the whole family, is September …

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Saving Lives One Person at a Time: Sav-A-Life Shelby

July 26, 2023

Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, sawyersolutionsllc.com Make a difference in the lives of women and children in Shelby County by joining Sav-A-Life Shelby at their Annual Banquet on September 12, 2023 benefiting the Women First Pregnancy Center which serves all of Shelby County, Ala. The 2023 Banquet theme is “Ready. …

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