Laurie Stroud
Navigating the Christmas Season: Finding God’s Peace Amid the Stress
Parenting Points While filled with joy and celebration, the Christmas season can also bring considerable stress. From family gatherings and gift shopping to meal preparations and decorating, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, with intentional planning and focusing on connecting with God, families can navigate this busy season while maintaining peace. Here are five ways. …
Two Gifts for You
Special Feature How will you respond when your mate gives you something special this Christmas? Will you wear a never-ending smile, or will disappointment and avoidance become your apparel? The pressure of finding the right gift can cause you to lose sight of what is important. Before you make your Christmas wish list, reflect on …
Cheer on the Birmingham Bulls
Christmas Gift Guide 2024 Gift a great family experience this Christmas. Purchase tickets to attend a Birmingham Bull’s Hockey Game at the Pelham Civic Center. Tickets start at just $16 and home games include December 26, 28 and January 4, 10, 11, 20, 31. For tickets visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870. †
The Gift of Education
Christmas Gift Guide 2024 This gift cannot be outgrown or go out of style; it’s the gift of an education. With a college education, your loved ones may have opportunities and choices in life that may not have otherwise presented themselves. A 529 education savings plan is a tax-advantaged way to save for education. Features …
A Gift that Keeps on Giving
Christmas Gift Guide 2024 If you have a thrift store shopper on your Christmas list, a gift card to Vapor Thrift Stores or Foundry Thrift Stores is always a great idea. At Vapor Thrift Stores in Vestavia, Greystone and Westover, shoppers can find high-quality items at thrift prices. Every purchase made helps provide clean water, …
Handcrafted Gifts with Biblical Meaning
Christmas Gift Guide 2024 Are you looking for gifts that can be enjoyed all year long? The beautiful Olive Wood Carvings created by Christian artisans in Bethlehem are a great option. The exquisite pieces depict stories from the Bible including the Nativity Scene, the Last Supper, the Lion and the Lamb, the Washing of the …
Gift Ideas for the Active Person
Christmas Gift Guide 2024 For the active person in your family, Trak Shak has you covered. Find a wide selection of winter apparel for both men and women including styles from Nike, Brooks, and CEP. And of course, Trak Shak’s specialty is shoes. To ensure you get the right size shoe gift, Trak Shak keeps …
Boo, Boogie, & Bones: Puppies Looking for Their Forever Homes
The Family Pet We are often asked, “Where do you find your rescues?” Well, the short answer is, everywhere! We find strays, we get phone calls from concerned citizens, we take in owner surrenders from families who’ve run out of options, we answer requests from overcrowded shelters, and we assist law enforcement when they call. …
Senior Focused Primary Care: VIPcare
Healthy Living At VIPcare, patients receive specialized care built just for them. With two locations in the Birmingham area located in Center Point and 5 Points West, the VIPcare team specializes in primary care for Medicare Advantage members. Comprehensive in-house services include routine physicals and checkups, care coordination, lab work and diagnostics, diabetes management, wellness …
Jingle All the Way Reader Give-A-Ways Continue!
Publisher’s Note Merry Christmas to You- Our Readers! As we celebrate the season, all of us at Birmingham Christian Family wanted to do something special for readers like you who read and spread Good News with your family and friends each month- either sharing a print issue or reading and sharing one of our articles …
