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7 Steps to Forgiveness
Encouraging Word In Psalm 32, David addresses the joy and necessity of forgiveness. He covers seven parts or steps to forgiveness. 1. Consequences. He begins by pointing out the consequences (result, benefit) of forgiveness. He says happy is the person whose transgression is forgiven and where the penalty of sin is removed. 2. Conviction. Next, …
Local Rising Talent Performs at Magnolia Festival
Music Notes The first time 16-year-old Brier Hight stepped onto a stage, she knew it was where she was meant to be. “My journey in music started when I was eight years old and was cast as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at The Birmingham Children’s Theater,” Hight shares, adding, “Since then, I have …
Huskies Looking for their Forever Home
The Family Pet Have you ever met that special someone you simply cannot live without? Did you know dogs sometimes experience that same phenomenon? It is called a bonded pair when two dogs rely on each other so much that they simply cannot be separated. Two by Two Animal Rescue has taken in such a …
Are You in Like with Your Spouse?
Special Feature “I married you for life, but not for lunch” is a popular joke among some senior couples as they enter retirement. The quote is attributed to Lou Scott-Joynt from a talk made in 2008. Her speech weaves a tapestry of sad and whimsical stories from married couples in retirement. The captivating message crescendos …
Deepen Your Faith at Ave Maria Grotto
Are We There Yet? Are you looking for opportunities to learn more about the history of the faith? Look no further than the Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman, Ala. where you will find 125 intricate structures depicting the Ten Commandments, the crucifixion, the resurrection and much more. Roger Steele, Director of the Ave Maria Grotto, explains …
March 2024 Reader Giveaways
March Reader 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 Great Giveaways this month!      Enter to win a FAMILY FOUR PACK of TICKETS to a Birmingham Bulls Hockey Game at …
Effective Ways to Cope & Reduce Stress
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Compact, www.compact2020.com Stress is a normal part of life and is the body’s reaction to pressure from a certain situation or event. A person can react to stress physically, mentally, or emotionally. Everyone deals with stress at some point in life. Maybe it’s the pandemic, your job, …
Place a Stake in the Ground: Celebration of Life with Natalie Brumfield
Special Feature Be inspired by author, speaker, adoptive mom and foster parent Natalie Brumfield at Sav-A-Life’s Annual Celebration of Life event on March 19, 2024, at The Club in Birmingham. The theme of the event, “place a stake in the ground” to help women and men facing unplanned pregnancies throughout metro Birmingham is inspired by …
Are You Prepared to Vote Tuesday March 5, 2024?
Special Feature The next opportunity for Alabama citizens to exercise their right to vote is Tuesday March 5, 2024. “I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise this constitutional right,” said Secretary of State Wes Allen. “Voter participation in safe, secure, and transparent elections is critical to the …
Local Pastor & Renowned Apologist Defend the Faith Together
Church Leaders Pastor Madison Roberts didn’t plan to be a pastor. In fact, before going to seminary, his career path included being an engineer and attorney. After being a practicing attorney for 12 years, he was inspired by the book The Case for Christ by renowned author and Christian apologist Lee Strobel. While teaching a Sunday …
