Laurie Stroud
The Good News of Christmas
Best Books Each Autumn I browse through all the new Christmas books for children, looking for the one that I like best. I have four grandchildren, so the ritual is of considerable significance. This year I have chosen a lovely book that will undoubtedly enrich the hearts of many children this Christmas. The Good News …
The Readable Bible
Best Books The Readable Bible is Scripture the way it would look if the biblical writers had been sitting in front of a computer when God spoke through them. There hasn’t been a cover-to-cover Bible formatting update in the last one hundred years! Just think of how much differently we format today than in the …
Gifts that Empower: Kisanii Market
Christmas Gift Guide Looking for a gift for a work colleague or business client? Look no further! This executive padfolio is handcrafted with 100% genuine leather and contains a large pocket for document storage, a small pocket for accessory / iPad storage, business card slots, and a holder for multiple pens. The item($120) is handcrafted …
Unique Gifts from Uganda in Avondale
Christmas Gift Guide Looking for a special, handcrafted gift this holiday? Come shop atย Sozoย Tradingย Co. in Avondale for items like this set ofย 4 handblown glasses made in Uganda from recycled glass. Each purchase benefits the ministry ofย Sozoย Children by helping provide housing, healthcare, education and counseling for children rescued from abuse, abandonment and trafficking. The set of …
Don’t Miss the King
Parenting Points When our families come to the Christmas season, we are met with many things to do. Our lives tend to immediately get busy and hurried amid all the presents, parties, and other things that make this season so loved. But before we get lost in the craziness of the season, letโs look back …
14 Great Ways to Give Back on Giving Tuesday
Special Feature All year long Birmingham Christian Family has the opportunity to share with you the very important work of many local ministries to help meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of families in our community. On this Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022, we hope you will join us in evaluating where we can …
Celebrating the Savior: Local Live Nativities
Special Feature Experience the Christmas story come to life at local live nativities in and around Birmingham! The Baptist Church at McAdory presents for the 7th year their Live Nativity Story on December 16-18 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. in the wooded area directly behind the church located in McCalla. A combination of tractor and …
A Place to Call Home
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham During my childhood, my mother fought but she could never truly win the battle against addiction and depression. Nor could my father, as he struggled with mental illness and addiction. I attended seven different schools before the 4th grade, often packing one suitcase and …
What Will You Give?
Special Feature The Christmas season brings excitement! Holiday traditions include festive decorations, gifts, great food, time with family and friends, and exhausted shoppers. And letโs not forget the “dirty Santa” parties. Have you considered what gifts you will give this year? Here are three meaningful gifts you can give this December that could provide you …
