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Listening to God’s Threefold Call
Encouraging Word The word call is defined as “to ask or to invite.” I Corinthians 1:26 says, “For consider you calling…” And II Peter 1:10 tells us, “Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling…” It is amazing that Almighty God would call us to Himself and that He would …
Music Camp is Back! Reaching Kids for Christ Through Music
Music Notes Every summer for 23 years Rev. Daniel M. Cason and his wife Gwendolyn- with the help of talented volunteers and generous sponsors- invited 300 plus children to the Daniel Cason Ministries’ Annual Summer Music Camp in Birmingham- free of charge. The camps allowed children, who would not otherwise have the chance, to learn …
Compact: Promoting Mental Wellness & Reducing Substance Misuse
Healthy Living COMPACT is a collaborative community initiative designed to address the full spectrum of substance misuse in Shelby County through prevention, intervention, and education. Prevention. The team is implementing strategies aimed at reducing substance misuse and promoting mental wellness by: raising awareness & educating citizens on risk factors; identifying at-risk youth and building mentor …
JSU’s First Family Puts God First
Cover Story Hundreds of special guests from throughout Alabama – including the governor – converged on Jacksonville State University’s(JSU) campus in April for the inauguration of its 13th President, Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr. But before the pomp and circumstance of a university investiture ceremony, the president gathered at his church, surrounded by friends and …
Celebrate the Family Expo Recap!
Special Feature On May 8, 2021, Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) celebrated 21 years of GOOD NEWS at the Celebrate the Family Expo. Here are just a few of the highlights from the free day of family fun at the Pelham Civic Complex! City of Pelham Mayor Gary W. Waters helped us kick off the day of fun. …
Vital Mental Health Resource for Parents: Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC)
Healthy Living Navigating the mental health care system is challenging for patients, families and providers. A new resource based at Children’s of Alabama helps to bridge this gap for parents. The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) is a collaboration between Children’s of Alabama and the Anne B. LaRussa Foundation for Hope. PIRC Director Cindy Jones …
Choose to Be Present
Parenting Points We live in a world where no one seems to be present in the current moment. We are mentally present in the past while we regret yesterday’s mistakes. We are mentally present in the future when we worry about what the world beyond may hold. Through social media, we are present in the …
What Forces Are Driving the Housing Market?
Money Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Vision Financial Group Many hopeful homebuyers are having issues securing a home. Recently, you may have seen reports that a record-low number of homes are available for sale- roughly 1.03 million nationwide. If you compare that to the average number of homes for sale during the past …
Keep Your Spouse in the Know
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Bradford & Holliman Most couples specialize tasks- one may manage investments while the other pays day-to-day bills or one mows the grass and the other does all the laundry. Maybe only one bites the bullet and handles taxes. That’s fine as long as both are well-briefed on …
The Stars in April
Best Books “Sometimes we have to go a long way to find out who we are.” The Stars in April by Peggy Wirgau is based on the true story of twelve-year-old Titanic Survivor, Ruth Becker. The year is 1912. When doctors in India are unable to treat her baby brother’s illness, Ruth’s missionary parents decide there …
