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Q&A with Pastor Rick Malugani, Valley Christian Church
Church Leaders Each month, Birmingham Christian Family highlights a local church leader who is making a difference in our community. Pastor Rick Malugani of Valley Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) earned his Master of Divinity from Lexington Theological Seminary and has been serving the congregants of Valley Christian Church since January of 2024. 1. What …
Looking for “Some Bunny” to Love? Meet Winter!
The Family Pet How can we describe Winter? Let’s see… Go-anywhere adventure buddy. Snuggle bunny. Certified joy dispenser. This sweet sugar cube happily soaks up every ounce of love you have to give. She won’t bark when the doorbell rings or get anxious with thunder. After all, Winter is a rock star. Haven’t you heard …
Seen & Loved at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and truth.” 1 John 3:18 I was 13 years old when my brother and I were placed at Big Oak Ranch. I felt like I was stuck without a …
Called to Foster?
Best Books In a time when more children than ever need safe, loving homes, Called to Foster? arrives as both a compassionate guide and a courageous invitation. Releasing May 5, 2026—and available for preorder now—this powerful new resource by Dr. John DeGarmo and Jen Lilley encourages families to answer the call and embrace the journey …
What Not to Say While Shopping with Your Wife
Special Feature Want a good laugh? Watch men shopping with their wives. There’s the eye roller, the pacer, or the guy who holds his wife’s purse like a football while she tries on clothes. No matter his age, culture, or creed, many husbands will hear these four terrifying words from his wife: “Babe, let’s go …
Resurrecting Hope
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Still Waters Counseling and Education Center, www.mystillwaters.org The season of Easter holds the full spectrum of human emotions, the deepest of grief and the most profound joy. We mourn and we celebrate. The story of Easter begins in sorrow. The disciples watched the one they loved suffer and die. Their hopes seemed buried …
23rd Annual Motherwalk: Raising Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Special Feature Ovarian cancer is the fifth deadliest cancer among women, causing more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2026, approximately 21,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and more than 13,000 will lose their lives to the disease. Often referred to as …
Food Freedom & Body Image Support with Brittany Braswell
Healthy Living Are you a Christian woman who struggles with body image and food restriction issues? Brittany Braswell is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping women find freedom in these areas. “One of the things that I love when it comes to food and nutrition is that it’s so practical. It’s something that …
Providing Help and Hope to Vulnerable Women, Children & Families: Oasis Counseling
Special Feature For 30 years, Birmingham-based Oasis Counseling has been providing high-quality counseling to financially vulnerable women, children and families. The Oasis Counseling team creates a safe haven that offers dignity, access and hope to those who might otherwise go unseen or untreated. Anne Bruno LaRussa founded Oasis in 1995 and is heralded as a …
