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A Theology of Rest: What Summer Can Teach Us About Sabbath
Parenting Points Summer often arrives with great expectations, from vacations to camps to lists of desired activities. Even during a season designed for slowing down, many families find themselves just as busy as the rest of the year. Calendars fill quickly, and rest can become another item on the to-do list. But Scripture offers a …
A Conversation with Lead Pastor Bryan Alderman of Quarry Church
Church Leaders Each month, Birmingham Christian Family highlights a local church leader who is making a difference in our community. Quarry Church’s Lead Pastor Bryan Alderman has been shepherding his congregation since the church was replanted in 2024. 1. What did your journey look like to your current position in ministry? The Lord called me …
Freedom & Healing through Counseling: Meet Jerri Dobelstein, the Newest Counselor at Still Waters
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Still Waters Counseling and Education Center, www.mystillwaters.org The team at Still Waters Counseling and Education Center is growing! Jerri Dobelstein recently received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and is now an Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC). She completed her clinical internship …
Called to Serve the Senior Community: Senior Helpers
Healthy Living Senior Helpers, located in Pelham, Ala., offers a wide variety of services for senior citizens and their families in Jefferson and Shelby counties. “We can do a little bit of everything is what I tell individuals,” Jessica Miller, owner of Senior Helpers, says. “We can help you with companion care. So, if you …
June 2026 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. 1. 4 Tickets to watch the Birmingham Barons play at Regions Field. Enter on both Facebook & Instagram to double your chances! Instagram. To enter, simply …
Hurricane George
The Great Outdoors Hannah and I were married at The Cottle House in Andalusia, Ala. in 1998, the first “event” ever held at the now well-loved venue. The old house, restored by her parents, George and Brenda Gantt, stood proud on Gantt land, full of vintage charm and Southern grit. George had poured himself into …
From Birmingham to D.C., Riley Campbell Faces Adversity with Faith & Purpose
Cover Story At first glance, Riley Campbell may seem like any other recent high school graduate; she’s thinking about college, spending time with friends, and dreaming about the future. But beneath that typical image is a story steeped in resilience, faith, and a determination to make a difference. Diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) in late …
Not Cute! Do Spousal Quirks Annoy You?
Special Feature What gets on your nerves? Is it the relentless gnat that invades your personal space? Perhaps it’s the chirp… chirp…chirp of a smoke detector. Maybe the clanking of forks at dinner sends chills down your spine. Often, it’s the small annoyances that cause your eye to twitch. Couples bring quirks into marriage. These …
