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5 Ways to Equip Your Kids for Faithful Living

October 26, 2017

Education Extra Since we as parents are called to equip our kids for a lifetime of living under the Lordship of Jesus, it is essential for us to prepare them for a lifetime of weaving together the inseparable bond that must exist between belief and behavior. What we must instill in our kids is both …

Great Gift Finds at the Briarwood Christmas Shop

October 26, 2017

Cool Stuff Find wonderful gifts for friends and family while supporting Christian education at the annual Briarwood Christmas Shop. The free admission event features more than 60 different artists and vendors and is hosted by the Briarwood High School Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF). “All of the money raised is used to support our teachers in …

Adoption as a Calling: Duck Dynasty

October 26, 2017

Adoption as a Calling: Duck Dynasty According to Duck Dynasty stars Korie and Willie Robertson, 100,000 children currently in the foster care system in the United States are adoptable because their parents’ rights have been terminated. Statistically, 30,000 of those children will never get a “forever family.” The couple has been passionate about adoption since …

35th Annual St. Nicholas Russian Food Festival

October 26, 2017

35th Annual St. Nicholas Russian Food Festival Enjoy traditional Eastern European foods and pastries, drink Russian tea, shop in a Russian Beriozka store and tour the historic St. Nicholas church at the 35th annual St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Food Festival. The festivities will be from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, November 4 and Noon …

It’s a Dangerous Calling and You Can Help

October 26, 2017

Church Leaders There are days when your minister loves his calling. He is absolutely convinced he has the best job in the world. Imagine spending hours studying God’s Word, expressing the wisdom he has discovered, extending God’s undeserved grace, transforming his city, molding tomorrow’s leaders, and orchestrating the worship of God. And atop all this, …

Bringing Out the Winner with John Croyle

October 26, 2017

Where’s Your Focus?  When I heard this phrase it made a lot of sense- “I don’t have trouble with what I don’t understand from the Bible – what I have trouble with is what I DO understand.” As parents, sometimes we forget the basics God wants us to know and do. We worry about how …

The Daniel Dilemma by Chris Hodges

October 26, 2017

Best Books  We are living in ungodly days. By every assessment, our nation has experienced significant spiritual decline, exemplified by a fall in church attendance, unacceptable behavior, and moral decay. I suppose ungodliness has always been with us – but our celebration of ungodliness is new indeed. We are now a post-Christian nation, and those …

Bringing Birmingham to New Heights

October 26, 2017

Are We There Yet? One year ago, this month, Birmingham was introduced to the world class climbing facility, High Point Climbing and Fitness. “We are really thankful for the opportunity to introduce the community to climbing and to those who already love the sport, a way to climb to greater heights,” explains High Point General …

WORKING TOGETHER to Deliver Good News!

October 19, 2017

Laurie’s Blog It takes a lot of work every month for Birmingham Christian Family magazine to make it into your hands. It is the work of a group of people- many who work tirelessly behind the scenes and never see their names in print: Lyle and Jimmy who each month prepare our files for print …

Name the New Attraction at Alabama Splash Adventure for a Chance to Receive Season Passes

October 19, 2017

Are We There Yet? After recently being named one of the five friendliest parks in the world, Alabama Splash Adventure is adding a new kids slide complex and interactive play structure which will debut in May 2018 and feature 5 colorful slides. Some slides will offer gentle, yet exciting hills, while others will offer twists …

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