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Marriage Builder Romance Weekends
Deer Run Retreat offers intentional intimate weekend retreats for married couples in all seasons of life. The goal is to give couples an opportunity to focus on each other without interruptions and without to-do lists. Each weekend is limited to 15 couples who enjoy private rooms at The Lodge, nestled within 100 wooded acres of …
Alabama’s Tiger: Dabo Swinney
College Football Coach of the Year — Faith Trumps Adversity “Adversity is either going to define you, destroy you or develop you,” says Dabo Swinney, entering his eighth full season as head football coach at Clemson University. “If you have the right mentality, you can take the adversity in your life and turn all those things …
Jews & Gentiles Worshipping God Together in Birmingham
Beth Hallel Congregation was founded in Birmingham in 2007 and in 2010 purchased its own campus in Hoover. The congregation has grown from a handful of people to several hundred members and visitors who join weekly in worship of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob through the Jewish Messiah, Yeshua (Jesus). The leadership couple …
Sharing Hope 1 Bundle of Diapers at a Time
presented by: Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C. Henderson & Walton Women’s Center (HWWC) is joining forces with Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank to meet an often overlooked need in our community- diaper assistance. HWWC is sponsoring the Second Annual Stuff the Bus Diaper Drive, September 9-18. “We are thrilled to have Henderson and Walton Women’s Center as our …
Back to School from a Mom Perspective
My husband calls me a “schoolie.” I loved being a student, I loved being a teacher… I would go get another degree right now. Post-grad school I taught tenth grade at Briarwood Christian School, and after some settling in, found the job to be a source of great joy. My days were filled with hilarious …
Going for GOLD AGAIN
Allyson Felix Preps for Rio with God-Given Speed In the 2021 Olympics, Allyson Felix finished with a bronze medal in the women’s 400-meter! This accomplishment marks 10 track and field Olympic medals for Felix. She now holds the title for the most decorated female Olympic track and field athlete! BCF caught up with Felix before …
The Great Outdoors
Packed & Ready for the Next Excursion! Vacation, vacation, vacation. That’s what summer is all about, right? Whether you are spending time with the family at the beach soaking in the strong summer sun, or looking for that next hill to climb to check off your summer bucket list, you need to be prepared with …
Music Notes
Steel City Sound: Birmingham’s Horn Band When it comes to music to tap your foot or clap your hands to look no further than the 12 piece modern horn band Steel City Sound. Leader and trumpet player Terry Webster helps combine familiar praise and worship songs with horn stylings of bands like Chicago and Tower …
Encouraging Word
God’s Benefit Package When seeking employment and determining whether to accept a job offer, there are normally two key deciding factors, salary and the benefit package. The benefit package usually includes things like vacation, sick leave, health insurance, retirement and possibly a disability plan and life insurance. In considering this, I was reminded that God …
Healthy Living
Be Sun Smart This August Whether it’s a last minute trip to the beach or lake, band camp or football camp, keep your family protected from the sun this month and all year long. Make sunscreen a part of your daily routine. Ashley Hanna, a nurse practitioner in pediatric dermatology at Children’s South, explains what …
