Laurie Stroud
Following God’s Lead: Banks Academy Welcomes a New Principal!
Welcome Back to Class Meet Dr. Cathy Trimble, the new Principal at Banks Academy. Dr. Trimble comes to the private, Christian school located in East Lake with 35 years of experience in education, most recently as the Principal of Francis Marion High School in Marion, Ala. Dr. Trimble has been nationally recognized as a key …
World Games 2022 in Birmingham!
Special Feature Birmingham- get ready! The World Games 2022 (TWG2022), an international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee, will hold its 11th edition in Birmingham from July 7-17, 2022. An anticipated 3,600 athletes will participate in more than 30 different sports throughout The Games. “We could not be more excited …
Vonetta Flowers: Heart of Gold
Cover Story As Birmingham’s Vonetta Flowers crossed the finish line in victory at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, she was not bashful about sharing the secret to her success. We heard her say it on national television during news conferences and interviews. She said it again at her Birmingham Homecoming Celebration. “My goal was to …
Tips for Summer Hair Wellness
Healthy Living The humidity of an Alabama summer can make it tough to keep your hair looking its best but the team at T. Fox SalonSpa has three great ideas on how to beat the heat! Treat your hair to an Express Keratin Smoothing Treatment Benefits: Prevents Humidity Reduces Frizz  Strengthens and Repairs   Only a …
Welcome Back to Class! Content Campaign
You are looking to serve more families- they read our magazine! 70% of Birmingham Christian Family readers are females age 25-54! Most are in households of 3 or more with an annual income of $95,000 plus. Nearly 6000 of them follow us faithfully on social media. 10,000 plus also visit our website every month for …
Honoring Old Glory
Youth News Fifty frayed and faded U.S. flags were recently properly retired thanks to the patriotism and partnership of two groups at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (OLS) in Homewood. Boy Scouts of America Troop 237 with the help of Knights of Columbus conducted a retirement ceremony for the worn flags. Following the Pledge …
Hope for Tomorrow: Impact Recovery Center
Special Feature “The whole solution to alcohol and drug addiction is God,” says Adams Pritchard. “Impact Recovery Center (IRC) is a vehicle to finally access the power of God that is blocked by addiction.” Adams Pritchard is the President of IRC, a 12-Step Immersion Rehab program in Odenville that seeks to help men journey through …
Do Our Responses Create Anxiety or Peace in Our Kids?
Parenting Points “The sky is falling!” The warning of imminent danger from all around sounded by Chicken Little is a phrase that could easily be spoken over the last year and a half. Pandemics, racial tension, rioting, uncertainty, and political divisions are all skies collapsing in different areas around us. The anxiety and chaos of …
First Down Devotions II
Best Books Kick-Off the 2021 Football Season With Del Duduit. Responding to fans everywhere, First Down Devotions IIÂ continues providing readers an inside look at popular National Football League players, coaches, and the people who shape them. Exploring successes both on and off the gridiron, these daily devotions recount the personal stories about these superstar athletes …
