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Designing a Family Retreat
Parenting Points As our lives become increasingly busy, finding quality time to spend with family can become increasingly challenging. Family retreats offer a unique opportunity to step away from the chaos of daily routines, reconnect with one another, and grow in your faith together. What Is a Family Retreat? A family retreat is some dedicated …
Living Connected
Best Books Introverts thrive in connection- not in spite of being quiet but because of it. In Living Connected: An Introvert’s Guide to Friendship, author Afton Rorvik invites introverts to see their quiet nature as a strength in building meaningful friendships. With gentle wisdom and practical ideas, she shares how introverts can create deep connections …
Every Home a Foundation
Best Books In 2025, everyone is busy, especially parents. Working, raising children, and taking care of household tasks are never-ending. Though serving others is an important part of a faith-filled life, there’s often not enough time and energy to do everything. It can sometimes feel as if the time it takes to keep a home …
Local Grads Share Their Faith: 2025 College Scholarship Winners & Finalists
Education Extra Congratulations to Caleb Cartee from Homewood High School, the recipient of the Annual Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) Scholarship! Cartee receives a $2,000 scholarship to the college or university of his choice. Read his inspiring words on how his Christian faith impacted his decision to go to college. “My grandfather has a saying: when …
Becoming the Best You: The Transformative Power of Christian Counseling
Healthy Living In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, many individuals are on a quest to find meaning and purpose in life. Fortify Christian Counseling offers a unique pathway for those seeking to understand themselves better. At Fortify, we empower clients to navigate life’s challenges by promoting mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Our …
Where Faith & Therapy Meet for All Ages: Still Waters Counseling
Healthy Living With the mission to provide quality mental health counseling from a Christian perspective, Still Waters Counseling and Education Center strives to “bring hope, facilitate healing, strengthen and restore relationships, and improve quality of life.” Kaylee Newton, MSW, LICSW shares that the Alabama based team is ready to provide a safe place for clients …
May 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 Pack Ticket Giveaways! 4 Tickets to watch the Birmingham Barons play at Regions Field. To enter simply LIKE and COMMENT on the Giveaway Post on Birmingham Christian …
Understanding Teen Depression & Suicide
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Compact, compact2020.com Did you know? Approximately 20% of teens will experience depression before they become adults. 14% of teens have experienced depression in the last 12 months and of those affected by depression, 80% have never received help. Causes of Teen Depression. Depression is defined as a …
Easter Week Services & Activities in Birmingham
Easter is on April 20, 2025. Here is a list of Easter Week Services and Activities happening in and around Birmingham. Click on the links for more details. April 13 Palm Sunday with Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills April 17 Maundy Thursday at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church Maundy Thursday with Meadow Brook Baptist Maundy Thursday with …
Cowboy Dreams & A Faithful Heart: Ed Allen
Cover Story From the time he was a boy, Ed Allen dreamed of being a cowboy. Today he lives out that dream while helping others. His Alabama based organization, Ed Allen Roping Productions, hosts regional team roping competitions. The events involve thousands of competitors, family members, and fans of all ages and skill levels. “It’s …
