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D-Life for Families
Best Books The foundation of the Christian faith begins with family. Discipleship begins in the home. It is a crucial aspect of the Christian faith, as Jesus has commanded us to make disciples. God instructed us to love Him and His commands and to teach His commands to our children. D-Life is a valuable tool …
Faith Conversations in Your Home
Parenting Points For many parents, the idea of having a faith conversation with their children is a daunting task. We have questions about our faith and fear our kids’ constant questioning of “Why?” will lead down paths we do not feel equipped to handle. We often would prefer to outsource spiritual questions and development to …
Healthy Ideas for Back to School Lunches
Healthy Living A new school year is rolling around, my boys are getting older, and this mama’s heart is struggling. Where is the time going? Let’s be honest, lunch is the real sticking point for healthy eating during the school year. It’s easy to run out of ideas by day five of school. Are you ready …
Game with God: IMD Interactive
Special Feature Birmingham-based Bible video game publisher, Foundation for Intelligent Media & Design (IMD Interactive), has developed and published a free Bible based video game for youth ministries to increase Scripture engagement. The Anointed: David Saves Keilah, is a third person action-adventure RPG following the early life of David from shepherd to king. The Anointed …
Saving Lives One Person at a Time: Sav-A-Life Shelby
Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, sawyersolutionsllc.com Make a difference in the lives of women and children in Shelby County by joining Sav-A-Life Shelby at their Annual Banquet on September 12, 2023 benefiting the Women First Pregnancy Center which serves all of Shelby County, Ala. The 2023 Banquet theme is “Ready. …
Unmasking the Complexity of Suicide with Community Grief Support
Healthy Living According to the CDC, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in America with 1.7 million adults attempting suicide in 2021. Ranking 25th, Alabama’s suicide rate consistently ranks higher than the national rate. Due to the rise of suicides during the Covid-19 pandemic, Birmingham-based Community Grief Support (CGS) is hosting a suicide awareness …
July 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. Receive a Family 4 Pack of Tickets to the Birmingham Baron’s Baseball Faith & Family Night July 21, 2023 sponsored by Birmingham Christian Family. Includes Friday …
How to Make Flavorful Old-fashioned Southern-style Peas
The Home Front In the summer, fresh peas are a coveted prize at stocked farmer’s markets in the Heart of Dixie. Many of us recall watching our grandmothers make Southern-style peas, and once you learn the ropes, it’s easy to create those same flavorful vegetables just as we remembered from our childhood. The three keys …
Why Can’t We Get Along?
Special Feature For thousands of years, men and women have engaged in power struggles. Have you ever wondered why? Women began fighting for their rights in the early 1800s in America. Despite gains in the public and private work sectors, some believe there is still room for improvement. Today, men and women are still in …
