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Navigating Transitions: Helping Children and Students Embrace Change
Parenting Points Life is filled with transitions—moving to a new home, changing schools, entering adolescence—each bringing a mix of excitement and uncertainty. For some families, May marks the beginning of a transition season. Navigating these transitions can be challenging for children and students, but with the support of family and trusting God by faith, they …
Local Grads Share Their Faith: 2024 College Scholarship Winners & Finalists
Education Extra Congratulations to Lydia Burnett from Crossroads Christian School, the recipient of the Annual Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) Scholarship! Burnett receives a $2,000 scholarship to the college or university of her choice. Read her inspiring words on how her Christian faith impacted her decision making throughout her high school career. “Throughout my high school career, …
Light in the Darkness: Delivering Hope When It’s Needed Most
Mission Makers The stories pouring out of Haiti have been difficult to watch as seemingly unbridled evil is manifesting in rioting, looting, murder, and other unspeakable atrocities. A veil of fear and panic has gripped much of the nation. It’s certainly easy to become disoriented by the darkness on display and feel hard pressed on …
May 2024 Giveaways
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 of tickets to watch the Birmingham Barons play at Regions Field. Enter on both Facebook & Instagram to double your chances!   Instagram. To enter, simply …
Do You Have What You Need?
Legal Matters Take a moment to review the types of auto insurance coverage offered by auto insurance companies in Alabama and assess whether you have what you need to protect yourself and your family. Liability Insurance Coverage. Alabama law, under The Mandatory Liability Insurance law, requires vehicle owners to maintain a minimum of liability insurance …
Vacation Bible School Guide 2024
Are you looking for Vacation Bible School (VBS) opportunities in and around Birmingham? Here is a list of great local options. Click on the links below for details. June 3-7 Breaker Rock Beach VBS w/ Hunter Street Baptist Church Scuba Diving Into Friendship with God VBS w/ The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills The Armor …
Your True Reflection, Trade in What You See for What God Sees
Best Books Have you ever felt “less than”? Are you seeking to discover or further define the unique calling God has for your life? Reading the scripture based blessings and word studies found in Don Ankenbrandt’s new book, Your True Reflection, Trade in What You See for What God Sees, could be the game changer …
Cahaba River Eggspedition with Walt Merrell
The Great Outdoors I woke during the night… rain pitter-pattered on the tent top. A once soothing creek right behind our camp now gargled into the Cahaba River, as if it were angry. The slow, steady rain had swollen both creek and river. The noise likely wouldn’t have disturbed me had my air mattress not …
