Laurie Stroud
Challenges and Miracles: Seeing God at Work in Both
Faith at Work The Sims family of Inverness has had their share of challenges and miracles. They credit God for growing their faith in Him through both. During his 22 years of military service, John Sims spent much of his time separated from his family fighting for our country oversees in war zones like Afghanistan …
Mobility & Accessibility Solutions from 101 Mobility
Special Feature Regaining vertical mobility has never been easier in this day and age, and with a stairlift installed into your home you or a loved one can be on the fast track to independence. A question that is commonly asked amongst individuals looking for a stairlift is, “Can I rent or buy this life-changing product?” The …
Defender of the Constitution: Donna Beaulieu, Candidate for Shelby County Circuit Judge
Special Feature “The law is my life,” says attorney Donna Beaulieu of Calera, Ala. Her passion for law and defending the Constitution of the United States is why she is running for Circuit Judge of Shelby County in the May 24, 2022, Republican Primary. Beaulieu is a conservative who has lived in Shelby County for …
For the Children: Phillip Bahakel, Candidate for Shelby County District Judge
Special Feature Helping families is at the core of what Phillip Bahakel strives to do in his personal and professional life. Since 1981, he has continually served families as a divorce and family law attorney. He opened his law office in Pelham in the mid-1990s and actively helps clients today. As a proud father and …
Meet Erin Welborn: Candidate for Shelby County District Judge
Special Feature Erin Welborn is a wife, mother, attorney, and woman of faith who is running for Shelby County District Judge in Runoff on June 21, 2022 with Phillip Bahakel. Welborn is currently working as a Guardian ad Litem for the state of Alabama. “I represent children that are primarily in foster care that have …
Service with a Biblical Worldview: Susan DuBose, Candidate for State House District 45
Special Feature For Susan DuBose, serving the community is her passion. While she and her husband were raising their children in North Shelby County (Danielle age 29 and Drew age 25), DuBose began to volunteer for organizations like the American Heart Association. She eventually became involved in politics and hasn’t looked back. “Once my kids …
Celebrate the Family Expo 2022 News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Armstrong, 205-902-8632 Celebrate the Family Expo! May 7, 2022 Birmingham, AL, May 7, 2022 – The 3rd Annual Celebrate the Family Expo! will take place Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hoover Met Complex, 100 Ben Chapman Drive, 35244. The free day of family fun …
BCF Shares Good News at Area Chamber
Publisher Laurie Stroud Franklin recently spoke to the Gardendale Chamber of Commerce on the topic of story telling- specifically “The Value of Knowing & Sharing Your Story.” If you are interested in Laurie speaking at an upcoming event, email Laurie. Be sure to include a brief description of the event, date, time and location.
BCF Featured on Everybody’s Talking Podcast
Laurie Stroud Franklin, Publisher of Birmingham Christian Family (BCF), was a recent guest on the Kevin Derryberry Ministries podcast “Everybody’s Talking” hosted by outstanding musician and BCF past cover story Kevin Derryberry. Click on the image to listen now to their conversation about God at work in some amazing ways- plus details on the upcoming Celebrate the Family Expo where Kevin …
