Laurie Stroud
Spring into Wellness: Blending Biblical Principles with Clinical Practices
Healthy Living As winter gives way to spring and nature awakens, we are inspired to rejuvenate our own lives and welcome fresh starts. When Biblical wisdom aligns with established therapeutic methods, it paves a path from hopelessness to renewal. The Bible is abundant with themes of renewal and transformation. For instance, it states, “Therefore, if …
On Mission to Provide Clean Water: Vapor Ministries
Mission Makers While clean water provision is not the lone focus of Vapor Ministries’ outreach initiatives, it is a key pillar in helping transform impoverished communities. All three countries where the nonprofit currently serves rank among the most marginalized when it comes to securing adequate water. In Togo, for example, less than 20 percent of …
The Success of a Call
The Great Outdoors Spring turkey season kicks off March 25, 2025. Whether this is your first season or your fifteenth, one thing all turkey hunters agree upon is that turkey hunting takes work- especially perfecting your call. No matter what type of call you use, we are all trying to achieve one common goal, letting …
Effective Ways to Cope & Reduce Stress
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Compact, www.compact2020.com Stress is a normal part of life and is the body’s reaction to pressure from a certain situation or event. A person can react to stress physically, mentally, or emotionally. Everyone deals with stress at some point in life. Maybe it’s the pandemic, your job, …
Bud’s Best Cookies Recognized for Outstanding Service & More
Special Feature Birmingham’s Bud’s Best Cookies was recently recognized as Ingredient Supplier of the Year by Palmer Candy, the nation’s premier provider of candy products. From all the suppliers Palmer works with nationwide, Bud’s Best was singled out for “outstanding service, hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence throughout the year.” Palmer evaluates suppliers on …
Bringing Creativity to the Toughest Places: PESI Landscaping
Our House “Everyone who comes back here cannot believe how Daniel [Walter] has used every inch of space and made it usable. It’s fascinating,” exclaims Vestavia homeowner Heather Agee about the transformation that recently took place in her garden home backyard. The family was thinking of moving because they didn’t have usable space for their …
February Reader 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 THREE Great Giveaways this month. Enter to win TICKETS to the Birmingham Home Show February 21-23 2025 at the BJCC, www.birminghamshomeshow.com. 3 Winners, 2 Tickets Each! To enter simply LIKE …
Find Purpose as a Grandparenting: Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2025
Senior Scene The Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2025 is a national event dedicated to Christian grandparenting and it is being held right here in Birmingham on February 21-22, 2025. This year will challenge grandparents to know, name, and fulfill the reason why they are still here. What is God’s design for this special season of life? …
Miss Annie Lives Her Mantra: You Can Do Hard Things
Cover Story Annie McDaniel has brought smiles to thousands of local school children over the years as her lovable “Miss Annie” persona, and today she’s extended her reach into the lives of people in Birmingham and far beyond through an inspiring social media platform. “Miss Annie’s Home + Kitchen” entertains its followers with recipes, tips, …
