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Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday at the American Village
Are We There Yet? In a day of family fun, patriotic music and birthday cake, the American Village in Montevallo will celebrate the 291st birthday of the Father of our Country, George Washington, on Monday, February 20. Washington’s birthday holds special meaning for the American Village. The land on Highway 119 in Montevallo where the …
Fortune
Best Books In 1687, a baby was born in colonial Maryland. She was the child of a mixed-race couple, but she was born free. Her name was Fortune Game/McGee. When she was eighteen, an unholy alliance of commerce, power, and ungodly theology changed Fortune’s life. The rules governing the positions of slavery and freedom were …
Meet God Where You Are
Best Books Nothing is more important than our relationship with the Father. But we are a weak, frail, and floundering people. At times our wandering seems endless, and our prayers repetitive and empty. The void within our hearts burns for fulfillment and the desire to feel worthy for a deeper relationship with God cries out. …
Banks Academy Welcomes a New Executive Director Cas McWaters
Education Extra Bringing with him a vast number of years of full and part time educational experience and 43 years of music ministry, Cas McWaters recently joined Banks Academy as its new Executive Director. He comes to Banks Academy after retiring as Principal from Vestavia Hills High School in 2013 and serving 8 ½ years …
Heather Brown: A Life Well Loved
Cover Story Perfection and comparison. Birmingham-based podcaster and lifestyle blogger Heather Brown says that perfection and comparison can rob Christian women and families of joy, but that she aims to provide a realistic and healthy understanding of life via her social media presence. “If you don’t have joy in Christ, it won’t come from exercise …
February Giveaways
February Reader 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 this month!  Win 2 Tickets to the Birmingham Home Show February 17-19, 2023 at the BJCC, www.birminghamshomeshow.com. 3 Winners, 2 Tickets Each! To …
The Risk of UTIs As You Age
Here’s to Your Health UTIs are the most common type of bacterial infection in adults over age 65-especially in women. “UTIs are a common problem seen in most medical practices, especially in older patients,” said Gerald Oldham, MD, a geriatric medicine physician with Banner Health Center in Peoria, Ariz. “They seldom occur between ages 15-50, …
Free Memberships for any Veteran & Family at World-Renowned Lakeshore Facilities
Here’s to Your Health Lakeshore Foundation recently announced that U.S. Veterans and their household families now qualify for free memberships at its 45-acre campus in Homewood, Ala. “This new program reflects our deep commitment to veterans and builds on our efforts to support the overall well-being of our veterans through recreation, athletics, fitness, and aquatics. …
Renewed Faith for the New Year: Susan Alexander Yates
Special Feature Do you really believe God loves you? This is just one question best-selling author Susan Alexander Yates will explore at Samford Legacy League’s Scholarship Luncheon on February 9 in Birmingham. The annual event raises funds for students with challenging financial needs. Yates is the author of 16 books including Cousin Camp, Risky Faith, How …
Helping Veterans in Need: One Yard at a Time Gala
Special Feature Lettermen of the USA will be hosting the 4th Annual “One Yard at a Time Gala” at The Club on February 3, 2023. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and celebrate with military heroes, former college professional football players and coaches all with the purpose of raising money to help our veterans …
