Laurie Stroud
Stewardship Beyond Your Lifetime
Money Matters When considering the principles of stewardship, you might first think of budgeting or investing. These are certainly worthwhile considerations. However, it is also wise to consider components of stewardship that extend beyond a lifetime. When planning for your estate, here are a few elements to keep in mind. Are your estate planning documents …
4 Christian Essentials
Encouraging Word An essential is something that is absolutely necessary. Psalm 100 mentions four characteristics that are necessary for the Christian. 1. Joy. The first essential mentioned is joy (Psalm 100:1-2). The dictionary defines joy as completely happy or blessed. A Biblical definition is “the confident assurance of God’s presence.” There is a difference between …
Alabama’s TIME Dealer of the Year Dale Benton on Finding Victory in Christ
Cover Story The traditional definition of the word “sabbatical” (according to the Oxford Dictionary) is “a period of leave granted to a professional worker for study or travel.” A more archaic definition says it’s “of or appropriate to the sabbath.” When Dale Benton, the successful owner of four car dealerships in Alabama and Tennessee, took …
Building a Foundation at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” Psalm 33:11 I have never known my biological father, and my mother was not capable of taking care of me. By the time I turned ten, I …
Embrace Your Differences: Celebrate Your Oneness
Special Feature As Hannah tells it, she saw me standing across the athletic field at the University of Montevallo and declared to her friends, “I am going to take that boy home to my Momma.” And she did. She laughs now, though, knowing that her tongue-in-cheek intentions all those years ago were fiery. My long …
More Fun at the Celebrate the Family Expo
Special Feature Besides the Sweet Grown Alabama Chef Stage, there is even more fun to enjoy at the 5th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo. This free event presented by Benton Nissan of Hoover happens from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on September 14, 2024 at the Finley Center, Hoover Met Complex. The Expo highlights the …
August 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 Paw Patrol Live at the BJCC September 7-8, 2024. Enter on both Facebook & Instagram to double your chances! Instagram. To enter, …
Shredding with a Big Purpose: The Arc of Central Alabama
Special Feature It’s time to shred! You can securely shred documents for free with The Arc of Central Alabama’s RecyclABILITY at the Celebrate the Family Expo on September 14, 2024. The Arc serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families through comprehensive and quality programming, advocacy efforts, education, and awareness, all in …
The Dangers of Vaping- Particularly for Teens
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Compact, www.compact2020.com What is vaping? Also referred to as e-cigs, e-hookahs, ends, or juulings, vapes or e-cigarettes are devices that operate by heating a liquid solution to a high enough temperature so that it produces an aerosol that is inhaled. When e-cigarettes first began entering the market …
