Laurie Stroud
Addressing Temptation
Encouraging Word Temptation is universal. All of us have encountered temptation- even Jesus (Hebrews 4:15). No one is exempt or excused. Temptation is the attraction to sin and the invitation to do something wrong or unwise. James 1:14-15 says it begins with a thought, then the thought turns to desire, and desire leads to action, …
Jingle All the Way Reader Giveaways Continue!
Publisher’s Note Merry Christmas to You- Our Readers! As we celebrate the season, all of us at Birmingham Christian Family wanted to do something special for readers like you who read and spread Good News with your family and friends each month- either sharing a print issue or reading and sharing one of our articles …
14 Ways to Give Back Before Year-End
Special Feature Is gift giving on your mind? Here are 14 great local ministries and non-profits to consider helping before year end and throughout 2024. 1. American Village- Help this nationally-pioneering classroom and American History and civics education center in Montevallo, Ala. continue to engage and inspire students in experience-based academic programs related to American …
Kick Off the Christmas Season at American Village
Special Feature Every year the American Village celebrates the Christmas season with a series of Colonial Christmas Luncheons and Tours. This year’s dates are Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 8. This event is the perfect way for your family, club, church group, or office to kick off the Christmas season. The American Village will …
I Cared Enough: Daniel Cason Ministries Serves the Least of These
Mission Makers Daniel Cason Ministries reaches out to the homeless, the helpless, the hurting, and the hungry in the poorest communities of Birmingham to share with them the love and compassion of Christ Jesus. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving 2023, the ministry will host its annual “I Cared Enough” event at the Bill Harris Park Arena …
2023 Scholarship Winners Making a Difference
The 2023 Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship winners share below how winning the scholarship will help them make a difference. “This scholarship will not only help me pay for my dream school, UAB, but also achieve all of my dreams. I have been given so many blessings since day one and now I want to give back. So, I …
Football at its Best: The Iron Bowl
Special Feature Jeremiah Castille is the chaplain of the University of Alabama football team and was an NFL cornerback for six seasons. Castille played for Coach Bear Bryant at the University of Alabama in four Iron Bowls—1979 through 1982—with three wins and one loss. In an interview in October 2022, Jeremiah made these comments about …
Should You Downsize When You Retire?
Money Matters The issue of downsizing is one that many retirees will consider. If you have children, and they’ve grown and left the home, you might find yourself with more space than you really need. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean you must pack up and scale down yourself. You might love your home and …
