Laurie Stroud

Danica McKellar & the Wonder of Cozy Christmas Movies

October 25, 2024

Cover Story An entire generation of television watchers know Danica McKellar as one of the stars of the 1980s television show The Wonder Years. Her portrayal of young Winnie Cooper was delicate and heartwarming and one of the main reasons the Emmy Award-winning show is still beloved. Now McKellar is beloved for another kind of …

Finding Consistency at Big Oak Ranch

October 24, 2024

Miracle Moments  Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/birmingham I was born in Las Vegas and lived with my mother (who was a drug addict) and my older brother. I don’t remember much about those times, except that our home was unpredictable, with people coming and going. My mother got into legal trouble …

Through the Eyes of a Very Special Dog: Jane Found on Jane Lane

October 24, 2024

Best Books Jane Found on Jane Lane is a heartwarming true story of Jane, a stray dog who was found wandering on Jane Lane in Oklahoma. Tom Benz, the founder of Bridges of Faith, adopted Jane and took her to his Christian ministry for Ukrainian orphans. It was evident that Jane was special because the …

Goal Line Devotions

October 24, 2024

Best Books Would it surprise you to discover you share something in common with professional athletes? Goal Line Devotions by Del Duduit invites you to dress out and join the faith huddle with some of the NFL’s most prolific players. These men may be superstars and fantastic athletes on the field, yet at their core, …

Dealing with Difficult Relatives

October 24, 2024

Parenting Points Family gatherings can evoke a mix of excitement and apprehension, especially when you know that certain relatives tend to stir tension or disagreement. The current cultural divides and an election year may stir up the Thanksgiving dinner table more than most years. As followers of Jesus, we are called to embody love, grace, …

How to Be a Proverbs 31 Husband

October 24, 2024

Special Feature Do you sometimes wonder if you married above your pay grade because your wife is a Proverbs 31 woman? Be encouraged. God has called you to lead an excellent wife. Your challenge is to live up to this calling. Here are three ways to gauge your efforts to be a Proverbs 31 husband. …

Christ-Centered Counseling for the Whole Family: Fortify Christian Counseling

October 24, 2024

Healthy Living Fortify Christian Counseling LLC (FCC) is dedicated to strengthening lives in Christ. As a stand-alone private practice, FCC works alongside area churches to provide Christ-centered, biblically sound, and clinically informed support for mental health needs. In 2024, Dr. Jerra Dooley acquired FCC from J.C. Threadcraft. “I really did not have it on my …

Meet the Sweet & Gentle Eloise

October 24, 2024

The Family Pet Eloise is on the hunt for a forever family. Her current fosters rave that Eloise is one of the best dogs they’ve had. She came in and made herself right at home and captured their hearts with her easy smile and gentle demeanor. In all her time there, she hasn’t had a …

Jingle All the Way Reader Give-A-Ways

October 24, 2024

Publisher’s Note  Happy Thanksgiving & 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 …

7th Annual Christian Family Scholarship Sponsor Registration

October 21, 2024

Sponsor Registration is Open for the 2025 Christian Family Scholarship Connect with new customers  Increase your brand awareness on multiple media platforms Receive repeated exposure in print, digital and social media throughout 16 week promotion Give back to area families and youth Sponsor Benefits: Your Company Name & Logo in all Scholarship Promotion • Scholarship …

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