2026-February

Behind the Mask: Finding Joy that Lasts

January 26, 2026

Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Still Waters Counseling and Education Center, www.mystillwaters.org  Mardi Gras is known for celebration, beads, masks, and music, a season of feasting before the sacrificial rhythms of Lent. Spiritually, these seasons are not in competition with one another. Mardi Gras celebrates God’s abundance and embodied joy, while Lent …

Preparing Your Home’s Yard Now for the Growing Season

January 26, 2026

Our House Here’s the “How to” for making your yard beautiful this spring and summer. 1. Clean up flowerbeds and prep for planting season. Clear away dead leaves or any other winter debris from the ground surfaces where you’re planning to plant or have planted annual flowers, perennials and vegetables. Especially wet and moldy debris. Watch …

Local Chefs, Experts & More at the Birmingham Home Show

January 26, 2026

Our House The Birmingham Home Show is back February 20-22, 2026 with the latest in home design, renovation and ideas. Industry experts, local vendors and chefs, and homeowners will come together at the BJCC for three days of inspiration, education and hands-on experiences.  The show’s special guests are custom home designers Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt …

February 2026 Giveaways

January 26, 2026

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. Enter to win TICKETS to the Birmingham Home Show February 20-22, 2026 at the BJCC, www.birminghamshomeshow.com. 3 Winners, 2 Tickets Each! …

The Message

January 26, 2026

Publisher’s Note On my desk sits a small, faded, cut out paper heart Valentine constructed and given to me by one of my sons many years ago. It has sat on my desk for years. Its message is simple and scribbled, “I love you!” In material terms, it’s just a piece of red and white …

Daughter of Christ Helping Daughters of Christ: Abby Schmucker

January 26, 2026

Special Feature Although her journey initially led her into the classroom as a teacher, God’s plan did not stop there for Abby Schmucker. Eventually moving into the roles of being a stay-at-home mother of four and a middle school counselor, an epiphany during a volunteer session at her local community center led Schmucker towards her …

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