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Every Family Deserves Hope The Foundry is celebrating 50 years of ministry with the theme of The Year of Gratitude. This theme comes from the final phrase of Colossians 2:6-7 that says, “overflowing with thankfulness.” As we have set our attention on this passage, we are examining these two verses and recently our focus was …
March Giveaways
Publisher’s Note TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with us and make spreading Good News possible, we have THREE GREAT GIVEAWAYS this month for you and your family! A Ticket ($49) to Jurassic Quest Drive Thru at Alabama Splash Adventure through March 7. To enter to win, …
Teachers Touching Lives: 2021 Teacher of the Year & Finalists
Special Feature Our Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) 2021 Teacher of the Year is…Andrea Burk from Helena Elementary School! Readers voted on social media from among five top teacher finalists all nominated by readers. Burk will enjoy a two-night stay at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. with a one-day pass to SoundWaves(for up to family of …
The Power of Paint
Our House One theme continuing out of 2020 and into 2021 is the Super-Hot Real Estate Market. If you’ve been contemplating selling your home and vacillating on which items you should improve to have a better experience, don’t forget about paint. Last month, we focused on the importance of pruning before spring growth and making …
Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Regions Field Hosts Home Opener for Fultondale High
Are We There Yet? Take the family out for a great game of baseball at Regions Field on Saturday February 27, 2021. Our community’s beloved Birmingham Barons won’t be taking the field yet this season- BUT their management is making it possible for two local high school teams to play on the very same field …
Rawrin’ Fun at Alabama Adventure: Jurassic Quest Drive Thru
Are We There Yet? Attention Birmingham dinosaur lovers! Dinosaurs are having a rawrin’ good time on the road and want to continue the drive-thru fun at Alabama Adventure! Experienced by over 1.5 million guests and as featured in the Wall Street Journal, Jurassic Quest Drive Thru is the ultimate interactive drive thru experience, featuring over 70 moving …
The Most Common Spring Pests in Alabama
Our House Everyone in the South has been patiently anticipating the awakening of spring––and it’s here! We can finally put our oversized scarves and chunky boots away, and reach for our shorts and favorite t-shirts. Though we’re all collectively excited about the positive things that spring brings––picnics, walks in the park, warm weather––we must not …
Connie Kakoliris: Teachers Touching Lives Finalist
Teachers Touching Lives Connie Kakoliris qualifies as “Educator of the Year” for many reasons. Ms. K (as she is lovingly referred to) is an asset to Meadow View Elementary School. She teaches second grade. This year, she is our lead teacher for our virtual students in Champions Virtual Academy. She is also our technology coach …
Douglas Crabb: Teachers Touching Lives Finalist
Teachers Touching Lives Lt. Col. Douglas Crabb is an outstanding teacher and an exemplary model of excellence for all other educators to follow. He is fully committed to the success of all his students, and the connections and relationships he has with his students are amazing. His ability to work as part of a team, …
Racheal Trice: Teachers Touching Lives Finalist
Teachers Touching Lives It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mrs. Racheal Trice for the 2021 Teachers Touching Lives Award. Mrs. Trice has exhibited all of the aspects that I have wanted in a leader as well as a physical education teacher. She is passionate about students and has a determination to grow each …
