Laurie Stroud
She Feels Unworthy
Special Feature She has been robbed and abandoned by the side of the road. She is wounded. She doesn’t feel worthy of love and rejects it when it is offered. How could she respect someone who would love someone “like her?” She feels alone and insignificant. She never forgets. She lives with the pain that …
Keep It Cool When Selling Your House!
Our House The real estate market is much like our summer days here in Birmingham- HOT! With it being so warm outside, there are few things that irritate us more than the AC not working properly, especially after moving into a home you just bought. HVAC systems are complicated since they involve electrical, plumbing, and mechanical …
How COVID-19 Caused a “She-Cession”
Money Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Vision Financial Group Several women-dominated industries were hit hardest by the pandemic. Since the 1980s, unemployment rates have trended higher amongst men than women during a recession. In previous periods of economic downturn, this made sense. Male-dominated industries, like construction and finance, were typically some of the …
Taking Care of Our Veterans
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Bradford & Holliman As your family enjoys July 4th, give some appreciative thought to the 377,210 veterans and their families who live around you here in Alabama. Alabama has 1,713 military personnel who have served in post-9/11 wars which ranks 7th highest per capita in the nation. …
Readers’ Choices for Summer Fun!
Special Feature Congratulations to our Readers’ Choice Winners for Summer Family Fun! Entertainment Spot: City of Chelsea Events Recreation Spot: Gulf Shores Beach Retreat Summer Camp: Shocco Springs Camp & Conference Center Travel Spot: Greater Gadsden Tourism Dining Spot: Chick-fil-A Brookwood Village Thank you to all of our readers who participated in our Readers’ Choice …
The WORD is Out!
Publisher’s Note When YOU share a copy of Birmingham Christian Family magazine, share an article post from our website or social media pages, or forward your E-subscription email to a friend, you are helping us get Good News into the hearts and minds of those who need it. And only because of YOU, who choose …
July Giveaways
TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with us and make spreading Good News possible, we have TWO GREAT GIVEAWAYS this month for you and your family! Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure Family 4 Packs! Enter to win a Family 4 Pack ($140 value)- TWO winning families! Includes …
Summer Reading Reaps Rewards!
Education Extra Reading is fundamental. It affects all areas of a child’s success. And summertime is a great time to make reading a priority. Dr. Amy McCollum is a pediatrician at Midtown Pediatrics in Birmingham. She says it is important for parents to encourage strong reading habits in their child, and she says that begins …
Free Downsizing Seminar: You Are Invited!
Senior Scene Come Join Our Family! We are excited and proud to say that Brookdale University Park is open to new residents! Brookdale residents enjoy an engaging lifestyle with a selection of care options to meet changing needs. The community conveniently located off Lakeshore Drive offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, …
Grow in Faith with Transformation Ministries
Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Convene, www.convenenow.com Are you struggling to figure out your purpose in life? Do you feel that something from your past is blocking you from that purpose? Have you always wanted to help others but don’t feel qualified or even know where to start? Would you like to …
