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July 2025 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 Alabama Adventure Amusement Park & Splash Adventure Water Park. Enter on both Facebook & Instagram to double your chances! Instagram. To enter, …
Fishing at Its Best
The Great Outdoors Presented by: Mark’s Outdoors A day in search of a big catch is the perfect way to create quality time with family and friends while enjoying God’s great outdoors. To make the most of your next fishing trip, consider taking a few minutes to learn about the latest in fishing equipment. At …
Adaptable, Sustainable & Professional: Werkplās
Special Feature Werkplās opened in 2020, as the definition of “workplace” was transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Werkplās is committed to the highest standards of adaptability, sustainability, and professionalism. Adaptability. Located on the 15th floor of the Galleria Office Tower, we offer every kind of commercial workspace solution. Our workplace environments range from open-area individual …
Alabama’s Miss America Abbie Stockard: A Journey of Faith
Cover Story Despite jitters at previous competitions, Vestavia Hills’ and Auburn University’s Abbie Stockard said that she felt perfect peace throughout the 2025 Miss America pageant. “There’s the saying about having an unexplainable sense of peace, and that’s how I felt the night of Miss America,” she said. “I didn’t feel shaken in any way, …
Good Dirt: Lessons Learned While Planting
The Great Outdoors At the beginning of April, Banks and I planted red potatoes and onions in the garden. I can’t remember the exact kind of red potato, but I do remember the onions—Vidalias. Sweet and mild, they’re the marquee name in onions. We planted those potatoes and onions in the same garden spot our …
Dad & The Outdoors
The Great Outdoors Looking for that perfect Father’s Day gift? The staff at Mark’s Outdoors is ready to assist you in finding a gift Dad will love and use. Besides being a one stop shop for hunting and fishing needs, Mark’s also carries a wide variety of lifestyle products for the husband or father in …
The Line: Celebrate the Grads & Hug the Parents
The Home Front It’s that time of year- graduation! Those joyous yet bittersweet events that we as parents must navigate with our children as they achieve this goal we have worked toward together for their entire lives. As parents we are so proud to see them succeed but must let them fly the coop and …
4 Christian Requirements
Encouraging Word A requirement is something that is necessary or a need for a particular purpose. For the Christian, a few of these requirements are mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:12-13. “And now Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and love …
Meet the Charming & Cuddly Sabrina
The Family Pet Looking for a summer fling that will last forever? Sabrina doesn’t need the Gulf Coast beach vibe. She’s just asking for a chance to find her place on your family tree. One that includes long strolls, sunsets watched from the porch swing, and naps on the couch. Actually… half the couch. You can …
Single? What Are You Waiting For?
Special Feature More than eighty-five million singles in America have never married. Most want to marry, but fewer are doing so. Some singles seek enrichment through meaningful relationships and service. Others struggle to break free from loneliness. Nicole cracks open a pint of her favorite ice cream- Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Crunch. “Why not?” …
