Laurie Stroud
7 Steps to Forgiveness
Encouraging Word In Psalm 32, David addresses the joy and necessity of forgiveness. He covers seven parts or steps to forgiveness. 1. Consequences. He begins by pointing out the consequences (result, benefit) of forgiveness. He says happy is the person whose transgression is forgiven and where the penalty of sin is removed. 2. Conviction. Next, …
Local Rising Talent Performs at Magnolia Festival
Music Notes The first time 16-year-old Brier Hight stepped onto a stage, she knew it was where she was meant to be. “My journey in music started when I was eight years old and was cast as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at The Birmingham Children’s Theater,” Hight shares, adding, “Since then, I have …
Are You in Like with Your Spouse?
Special Feature “I married you for life, but not for lunch” is a popular joke among some senior couples as they enter retirement. The quote is attributed to Lou Scott-Joynt from a talk made in 2008. Her speech weaves a tapestry of sad and whimsical stories from married couples in retirement. The captivating message crescendos …
Deepen Your Faith at Ave Maria Grotto
Are We There Yet? Are you looking for opportunities to learn more about the history of the faith? Look no further than the Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman, Ala. where you will find 125 intricate structures depicting the Ten Commandments, the crucifixion, the resurrection and much more. Roger Steele, Director of the Ave Maria Grotto, explains …
March 2024 Reader Giveaways
March Reader 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 Great Giveaways this month! Enter to win a FAMILY FOUR PACK of TICKETS to a Birmingham Bulls Hockey Game at …
6th Annual College Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching
Publisher’s Note High School Seniors in the five county Birmingham area have until Friday, March 15, 2024, to apply for the 6th Annual Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship Awards. This year we will have three scholarship recipients who will be able to use their award at the college or university of their choice- $2000 to winner, …
Place a Stake in the Ground: Celebration of Life with Natalie Brumfield
Special Feature Be inspired by author, speaker, adoptive mom and foster parent Natalie Brumfield at Sav-A-Life’s Annual Celebration of Life event on March 19, 2024, at The Club in Birmingham. The theme of the event, “place a stake in the ground” to help women and men facing unplanned pregnancies throughout metro Birmingham is inspired by …
Are You Prepared to Vote Tuesday March 5, 2024?
Special Feature The next opportunity for Alabama citizens to exercise their right to vote is Tuesday March 5, 2024. “I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise this constitutional right,” said Secretary of State Wes Allen. “Voter participation in safe, secure, and transparent elections is critical to the …
Celebrate February with These 4 Sweet Treats
Ready-Set-Cook Looking for new recipes to try? Here are four great options to enjoy with your family or gift to friends. 1. Danna Standridge, author of Happiness is Homemade, Y’all, shares her simply delicious One-Spoon Cocoa Brownies recipe with us. She started making these brownies years ago for herself and then fellow teachers to help …
