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September Community Buzz
Community Buzz Mark and Marlys Kuehnert recently celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary. They say the secret to a long marriage is to love, laugh and forgive. Thank you Trussville Chamber of Commerce for an awesome Dog Daze celebration in Trussville. Pastor Clifford Hellmers holds a framed copy of a hymn written and sung for him …
Celebrating 25+ Years of Good News!
Cover Story Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) has been spreading GOOD NEWS for 25+ years. To mark this milestone, we want to take a look back at the cover stories in the past two years with new details. January 2025 Rick Burgess Back in January of 2025, Radio Host Rick Burgess shared details about his brand …
Let’s Roll: Remembering the Heroes of 911
Special Feature Shepherding Outdoors is not always about adventure. In fact, it’s rarely about adventure. I usually write about faith, family, and life lessons. Here’s an example… a few years ago I took Bay, our oldest daughter, to Washington, D.C. The Shepherding Outdoors effort was to learn about government and civics and freedom. We learned …
Meet Lady Bean: A Seasoned Sidekick Ready for Her Forever Home
The Family Pet “Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.” Proverbs 16:31 Thinking about adding a puppy to your family? You certainly could. Or… you can bypass all the shenanigans and adopt me, Lady Bean. My credentials? Impeccable! But let’s go easy with the “Maw Maw” talk. …
A Southern Baking Tradition: White Lily
Special Feature Since 1883, White Lily has been a fixture in Southern kitchens, built on a simple promise: bake with history, tradition, and love. Founded in Knoxville, Tenn., the brand’s signature flour is milled from 100% soft red winter wheat, a lower-protein, finer-textured wheat that gives baked goods an unmistakably light, tender crumb that’s difficult …
Don’t Go Getting Above Your Raisin’
The Home Front Everyone needs friends as we travel life’s road. We need friends to connect with, to share with, and to look to during the blessings, trials, and tribulations of life. We need someone to celebrate the good news and someone to comfort us as we mourn the bad. And even when good things …
Impacting the Lives of Children: Hope Church’s Amy Sizemore
Church Leaders Each month, Birmingham Christian Family highlights a local church leader who is making a difference in our community. Amy Sizemore has been the Director of Children’s Ministries at Hope Church – A Community Church for more than 18 years. She never anticipated this job but God’s plan for her life was different than …
Are You Coasting Through? Your Spouse Needs You!
Special Feature How often do you look back at the end of the day and think, “Today was a good day. I completed everything on my checklist.” You roll over, kiss your spouse goodnight, then realize quality time and meaningful conversations with your mate never occurred. Your agenda consumes your time and energy. Without fail, …
Building a Culture of Grace in Your Home
Parenting Points Every family has difficult moments. Siblings argue. Parents lose patience. Children make poor choices. Feelings get hurt, expectations go unmet, and sometimes we say words everyone wishes they could take back. Christian families are not immune to these struggles. What can make our homes different, however, is how we respond when they happen. …
Real Businesses Seeking Real Investors for Real Impact: The Lions Den
Special Feature Are you a business owner interested to learn how you can use your business to advance God’s Kingdom? Are you an investor looking for Kingdom-focused investment opportunities? Or perhaps you are a student or professional seeking how to have an impact through your career? Cedarworks, Inc. is excited to announce the 2026 Lions …
