Laurie Stroud

Chelsea Fest & the Big KaBoom

May 29, 2024

Are We There Yet? Mark your calendars for a wonderful evening of family fun at the annual Chelsea Fest and the Big KaBoom. The free event hosted by the City of Chelsea takes place Saturday June 29, 2024 at Chelsea Corners Way just behind the Dairy Queen. If you love America and want to celebrate …

What is God’s Story for Investing?

May 29, 2024

Money Matters In all of Christian life, we have two competing stories in front of us that shape the way we view concepts like investing. First, we have God’s story, rooted in the Bible. God’s story helps us move beyond just financial returns—to the how, who, and why behind our investment strategies. Alternatively, the world’s …

A Foundation of Faith: Parrot Structural Services LLC

May 29, 2024

Faith @ Work “The Right Way is the Only Way,” is the motto by which local and woman owned Parrot Structural Services LLC has been doing business by for twenty years. Owner Joan Maas shares that her husband, Mike, has worked in the foundation repair industry throughout his career. “In 2004, we were inspired to …

God, Family, Firm: Steven Mezrano

May 29, 2024

Cover Story Whether it’s talking to a client, serving in his church, or working with his wife and children on the family farm, Birmingham lawyer Steven Mezrano is committed to living a life that reflects his Christian faith. He quickly lets you know that his priorities in life are tiered–first, God; then, family; followed by …

Pressing Toward the Goal at Big Oak Ranch

May 28, 2024

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” …

You Can See Him

May 28, 2024

Best Books In an uncertain world, children need God more than ever. In her latest book, You Can See Him, Little Eyes Looking at a Big God, Birmingham author Anna Nash, known affectionately as “Nanna Anna,” draws upon her extensive experience as an author, speaker, and teacher to address the challenge of conveying the complexities …

12 Ways to Age Gracefully

May 28, 2024

Best Books  Embrace the Youthful Spirit at Any Age. As you face the mirror each day, do you meet an older version of yourself? It’s a familiar journey, one where we acknowledge that we’re not as young as we once were, yet not quite ready to embrace being old. But what if there was a …

Celebrating Fathers as Spiritual Leaders & Role Models

May 28, 2024

Parenting Points Father’s Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate fathers’ significant role in the lives of their children and families. Beyond providing for their physical needs, fathers serve as spiritual leaders and role models, guiding their children in faith and character development.  Father as Spiritual Leader. Fathers are called to lead their …

How to Avoid Assumptions in Marriage

May 28, 2024

Special Feature Were you ever convinced something was true only to discover you were mistaken? For instance, you wave at a friend. She ignores you. “She must be upset with me,” you assume. As you get closer, you realize it is not her. The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary defines assumption as “a belief or feeling that …

June 2024 Giveaways

May 28, 2024

June 2024 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 TWO Family Four Packs of tickets to Alabama Adventure Amusement Park & Splash Adventure Water Park. Enter on both Facebook & Instagram to double your chances!    …

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