Laurie Stroud
October Community Buzz
Community Buzz Vapor Ministries recently celebrated the opening of its newest thrift store in Trussville. Shop great deals and pick up your free copy of Birmingham Christian Family magazine at the store on Mary Taylor Road while supporting the ministries’ mission of serving people in extreme poverty around the world. A big thank you to …
Pastoral Counseling a New Option at Still Waters Counseling and Education Center
Healthy Living Expanding its ability to serve adults who want their Christian faith to be an important part of the counseling they receive, Still Waters Counseling and Education Center has added a pastoral counselor to their team. Bill Brunson brings more than 35 years of ministry experience to Still Waters, having most recently completed a …
Seeing the Giants Differently
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Still Waters Counseling and Education Center, mystillwaters.org Caleb saw the giants too. When Moses sent twelve men to explore the land God had promised Israel, they returned with the same report. The land was good. The cities were fortified. The people were powerful. Ten of the spies …
Time for a Closet Refresh
Fashion for You Does your closet look like it needs a makeover? Now is a great time to declutter your space while giving back to those in need. Bash Boutique in Hoover is hosting a Clean Your Closet event on Wednesday, October 28, and Thursday, October 29, 2026. Bring your gently used clothing to the …
7th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo Recap!
Special Feature Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) hosted the 7th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo, brought to you by White Lily, on September 12, 2026. Welcoming the largest crowd yet, this year’s Expo featured nearly 60 exhibitors, the Wonders Center & Science Museum Kids’ Zone, the Alfa Farmers Celebrity Chef Stage, live entertainment from Magic City …
October 2026 Giveaways
October 2026 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! #1 Tickets to Christmas Village, November 4-8, 2026 at the BJCC 4 Winners, 2 Tickets each! Enter on Facebook and …
Christmas Gift Guide
We know our reader and follower families plan to make purchases in the categories of holiday items and gifts. We make it simple for you to share with them about the great gifts your company has to offer: a Spotlight Feature in our Digital and Print Christmas Gift Guide. Benefits to Your Business: Reach new …
September Community Buzz
Community Buzz Mark and Marlys Kuehnert recently celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary. They say the secret to a long marriage is to love, laugh and forgive. Thank you Trussville Chamber of Commerce for an awesome Dog Daze celebration in Trussville. Pastor Clifford Hellmers holds a framed copy of a hymn written and sung for him …
Celebrating 25+ Years of Good News!
Cover Story Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) has been spreading GOOD NEWS for 25+ years. To mark this milestone, we want to take a look back at the cover stories in the past two years with new details. January 2025 Rick Burgess Back in January of 2025, Radio Host Rick Burgess shared details about his brand …
Let’s Roll: Remembering the Heroes of 911
Special Feature Shepherding Outdoors is not always about adventure. In fact, it’s rarely about adventure. I usually write about faith, family, and life lessons. Here’s an example… a few years ago I took Bay, our oldest daughter, to Washington, D.C. The Shepherding Outdoors effort was to learn about government and civics and freedom. We learned …
