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Singing Through Life Lessons: Birmingham Boys Choir

January 26, 2026

Music Notes A symphony of up to 150 tenors and bass voices echo in unison from members of the Birmingham Boys Choir each year, much to the entertainment of intrigued audiences. Whether it be the organization’s annual Spring and Christmas concerts, which often welcome well over a thousand people in attendance, or offering performances when …

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 …

6th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo Media Coverage

January 8, 2026

The Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) team partnered with local media outlets, podcasts, and more to spread the word about the 2024 Celebrate the Family Expo on September 13, 2025 at the Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center. Check out a recap of the day here. BCF Publisher Laurie Franklin talked with Mark White of The Mark White …

Just One More Mile

December 29, 2025

The Great Outdoors My daughter Cape and I lumbered through the snow and ice. Snow lay upwards of two feet deep outside the narrow footpath that we walked. We were without any sort of cleats or spikes, and the downtrodden path was either a slushy mush or icy hard. The ice was slick, so every …

We’re in a Tight Spot

December 29, 2025

The Home Front I love hanging out with my husband of 44 years. During hunting season, it can be a challenge to carve out time with David, who is an avid deer hunter. So, many times I will pull on my camouflage clothes and go with him. There is nothing better than leaving civilization behind …

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