Laurie Stroud
Celebrate Christmas at Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt
Are We There Yet? Immerse yourself in a German winter wonderland at Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt. Every Thursday to Sunday, from November 21 to December 23, 2024 indulge in rich flavors of traditional German Christkindlmarkt Cuisine. Experience ice skating, carousel rides, cherished moments with Santa and more. The beloved Christmas market, with origins tracing back to late …
Go to Delicious Recipes for the Holidays from BCF Chefs!
Special Feature Looking for that special dish or main dish for your next holiday gathering? Our Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) recipe contributors have you covered from side dish to main dish to dessert! DESSERT When it comes to dessert, a fan favorite for any family gathering is the tried and true banana pudding recipe from …
Sportsmanship Kicks Off Success: Briarwood’s Coach Fred Yancey
Education Extra Coach Fred Yancey’s win percentage as a high school head coach was an exceptional 74.5%. Yancey coached the Lions at Briarwood Christian High School for twenty-nine seasons and his record ranks fourth in the state for wins at a single school. In September, I sat down with the Coach at his home in …
How to Identify a Foundation Repair Problem
Our House Do you think you have a foundation issue? As a homeowner, this can be very alarming. You may ask yourself, “What should I do?” or “What could be causing this?” Read on for answers to these questions. 3 Common Causes of Foundation Issues 1. Settling. Houses settle naturally with the weight of the …
Old & New Thanksgiving Traditions
Special Feature I’m not a Detroit Lions fan, except on Thanksgiving Day. And as if watching the Lions game is as much a part of the Thanksgiving festivities as is the turkey and dressing, the girls slowly drift away, one by one, retreating away from the living room and the rarely used television set. Most …
3 Ways to Cope with Challenges in Life
Encouraging Word As we live in the world today, there are times when we are faced with confusion, chaos, and conflict. How do we respond to these challenges? The Apostle Paul gives us three recommendations in I Thessalonians 5:16-18. He says to rejoice, pray, and give thanks. 1. Rejoice. To rejoice means to express joy. …
80 Years of Transforming Lives: Jimmie Hale Mission
Mission Makers The Jimmie Hale Mission (JHM) started as a storefront mission to help men facing homelessness in March of 1944 and has since expanded to include three facilities (Royal Pines, Shepura Men’s Center, and Jessie’s Place) that help men, women, and children in the Birmingham area. Executive Director Perryn Carroll explains that while the …
Danica McKellar & the Wonder of Cozy Christmas Movies
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
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 …
