Laurie Stroud
Hope When It’s Hard
Best Books Hope When It’s Hard: A 30-Day Devotional For Adoptive Parents is more than encouragement for adoptive parents. It’s a lifeline. You finally surrendered. You opened your heart when you said, “Yes, God, I’ll adopt.” But now you’ve discovered that opening your heart to the idea of adoption is the easiest part of the journey. …
Cotton Pickin’ Kids Perform at Magnolia Festival
Music Notes The 20th Annual Gardendale Magnolia Festival is set for April 16-17, 2021! The festival team is excited to welcome visitors safely back for the fun, family friendly event that includes live performances by Cotton Pickin’ Kids- a gospel and bluegrass group from Cullman. The Cotton Pickin’ Kids is a group of siblings that …
Administering Hope: Brookdale University Park
Senior Scene Through a strategic partnership with CVS, Brookdale residents and associates at eligible communities have already begun receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. At the local level, residents and associates at Brookdale University Park have all had the opportunity to receive both doses of the Pfizer vaccine. We feel honored that our residents and associates are …
Keep Moving!
Every Family Deserves Hope The Foundry is celebrating 50 years of ministry with the theme of The Year of Gratitude. This theme comes from the final phrase of Colossians 2:6-7 that says, “overflowing with thankfulness.” As we have set our attention on this passage, we are examining these two verses and recently our focus was …
March Giveaways
Publisher’s Note TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with us and make spreading Good News possible, we have THREE GREAT GIVEAWAYS this month for you and your family! A Ticket ($49) to Jurassic Quest Drive Thru at Alabama Splash Adventure through March 7. To enter to win, …
Teachers Touching Lives: 2021 Teacher of the Year & Finalists
Special Feature Our Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) 2021 Teacher of the Year is…Andrea Burk from Helena Elementary School! Readers voted on social media from among five top teacher finalists all nominated by readers. Burk will enjoy a two-night stay at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. with a one-day pass to SoundWaves(for up to family of …
The Power of Paint
Our House One theme continuing out of 2020 and into 2021 is the Super-Hot Real Estate Market. If you’ve been contemplating selling your home and vacillating on which items you should improve to have a better experience, don’t forget about paint. Last month, we focused on the importance of pruning before spring growth and making …
Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Regions Field Hosts Home Opener for Fultondale High
Are We There Yet? Take the family out for a great game of baseball at Regions Field on Saturday February 27, 2021. Our community’s beloved Birmingham Barons won’t be taking the field yet this season- BUT their management is making it possible for two local high school teams to play on the very same field …
Rawrin’ Fun at Alabama Adventure: Jurassic Quest Drive Thru
Are We There Yet? Attention Birmingham dinosaur lovers! Dinosaurs are having a rawrin’ good time on the road and want to continue the drive-thru fun at Alabama Adventure! Experienced by over 1.5 million guests and as featured in the Wall Street Journal, Jurassic Quest Drive Thru is the ultimate interactive drive thru experience, featuring over 70 moving …
The Most Common Spring Pests in Alabama
Our House Everyone in the South has been patiently anticipating the awakening of spring––and it’s here! We can finally put our oversized scarves and chunky boots away, and reach for our shorts and favorite t-shirts. Though we’re all collectively excited about the positive things that spring brings––picnics, walks in the park, warm weather––we must not …
