Laurie Stroud

Children’s of Alabama Turns 112!

June 26, 2023

Healthy Living  Children’s of Alabama, the state’s only free-standing pediatric hospital, celebrated its 112th birthday on June 17, 2023! “For the past 112 years, we have provided care for Alabama’s ill and injured children,” said Tom Shufflebarger, Children’s of Alabama CEO and President. “We are very proud of the programs we have developed and the …

A Brother’s Inspiration: Lindy Cleveland & Unless U

June 26, 2023

Cover Story Two moments stand out as pivotal in Lindy Cleveland’s quest to provide faith-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The first came on the day she moved into campus at Samford University when she found her brother Jordan sitting sadly outside her dorm. She and Jordan shared an incredibly close bond as siblings, …

Free Service with Big Benefits to You and the Community: Shredding & E-Waste Recycling

June 26, 2023

Special Feature Tidy Up, Help the Environment & Support Children & Adults with Disabilities. You can accomplish all three of these goals when you attend the free Celebrate the Family Expo! September 16, 2023 at the Finley Center, Hoover Met Complex and bring your documents your family or business needs securely shredded as well as …

Run for Survivors: Blanket Fort Hope

June 21, 2023

Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, sawyersolutionsllc.com 57% of all victims of human trafficking are minors, according to 2017 BEAMS Study. Child human trafficking is happening all around the country, explains Birmingham based ministry Blanket Fort Hope (BFH) Chief Executive Officer Alexa James. “We do have a problem in Alabama. Human …

June Giveaways

May 31, 2023

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 to Alabama Adventure Amusement Park & Splash Adventure Water Park. Enter on both Facebook & Instagram to double your chances!    Instagram. To enter, simply LIKE …

With Thankful Hearts- Here’s to You Daddy!

May 31, 2023

Publisher’s Note This Father’s Day, the team at Christian Family Publications wanted to take a moment to recognize the important roles our fathers have played in our lives and thank them for it. “Big Hug. Big Smile. Big Love. That’s my Daddy. A Big Thank You Daddy for teaching me what it looks like to …

The Best Way to Make Hard-Cooked Eggs

May 31, 2023

The Home Front Once I discovered the best way to make hard-cooked eggs, I’ve never looked back. I spend a lot of time making hard boiled eggs, but I don’t boil them anymore. What cooking method do I use instead? Steaming. If you want your hard-cooked eggs to peel easily, steaming is hands down the …

What Is in A Name?

May 31, 2023

Special Feature How would your spouse describe you? Would the portrayal match your expectations and how others see you? Can living for Christ affect your reputation? How Does Your Spouse See You? Most people want commendable words spoken of them, especially from their spouses. Try this: Ask your mate to share three words to describe …

Why Jesus?

May 31, 2023

Encouraging Word In John 14:6, Jesus states that He is the only way to God. Not one of many, but the one and only way! What qualifies Him to make such a bold statement? What makes Him so special? How is He unique? Why are Christians so dogmatic in professing this? Well, I’m glad you asked.  …

Summer Fun at the American Village

May 31, 2023

Are We There Yet? The American Village in Montevallo has a new summer program for 2023 that has a special focus on spies and family fun! Visitors will be able to take part in a linear story that will be offered twice each day, beginning at 11 a.m., and then again at 1 p.m. The …

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