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God Did It: One Life Story in a Heartwarming Film
Special Feature From the moving lyrical testimony of his beautiful song, “God Did It,” to the printed pages of God Did It and God Did It: The Children’s Book, Alabaster’s Sanchez Tanniehill has always had an amazing story to tell. With the help of his vivacious personality and his dedicated heart, Tanniehill has devoted much …
Home Resource Guide
Home Resource Guide – Outdoor Projects – For more than 25 years, Daniel Walter and his team at PESI Landscaping have been transforming difficult outdoor spaces into beautiful functional spaces for homeowners in the Birmingham area. His landscaping projects range from small backyards to large new construction projects. What brings him the most joy is …
Vacation Bible School Guide 2026
Are you looking for Vacation Bible School (VBS) opportunities in and around Birmingham? Here is a list of great local options. Click on the links below for details. June 1-4 Illumination Station VBS with Meadow Brook Baptist Church June 1-5 Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God VBS with Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills June 8-12 …
Local Grads Share Their Faith: 2026 College Scholarship Winners & Finalists
Education Extra Congratulations to Tatum Osborne from Vestavia Hills High School, the recipient of the Annual Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) Scholarship! Osborne receives a $2,000 scholarship to the college or university of her choice. Read her inspiring words on how her Christian faith impacted her decision to go to college. “I was raised in a …
May 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 a Family Four Pack Ticket Giveaway! 4 Tickets to watch the Birmingham Stallions play at Protective Stadium on May 17, 2026. Enter on both Facebook & Instagram to double …
Share Hope & Let It Simmer
Special Feature Sometimes you just have to let things simmer a while… Not too many years back, I had the opportunity to travel with a few other men to Mexico City on a very specific mission trip. We ‘gringos’ were all heavily invested in the mission work of addiction recovery. Experts, some might say, in …
Diamond: A True Gem of a Dog
The Family Pet Traditionally, diamonds symbolize eternal love, and this aptly named gal pal is no exception! Meet Diamond, a two-year-old darling whose sparkle goes far beyond her name. Described by her foster family as “the happiest, cuddliest girl in the world,” she’s the kind of companion who turns everyday moments into something special. Whether …
The FBI National Academy & a Backwoods Deputy Sheriff from Alabama
The Home Front David and I married young, had a family, and happily raised our family and managed careers. While I was home raising the children, David was pursuing his career in law enforcement. As a deputy sheriff in Blount County, David worked his way up the ladder from deputy sheriff to supervisor to investigator …
The Perfect Storm for Spring Pests: Why You’ll See More Bugs in May
Our House During an April downpour, a surplus of bugs in May is probably the last thing on your mind. However, you’re more likely to have more pest problems on your property after April showers than before. Wet, rainy climates are ideal environments for many insects because moisture supports their survival and growth throughout their …
