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8th Annual College Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching
Publisher’s Note High School Seniors in the five county Birmingham area have until Friday March 13, 2026 to apply for the 8th Annual Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship Awards. This year we will have three scholarship recipients who will be able to use their award at the college or university of their choice- $2000 to the …
Fighting Back & Rising Up to Help Others: Lulu & Ann Blair Gribbin
Cover Story Birmingham’s Ann Blair Gribbin epitomizes a mother’s love in the way she’s cared for and advocated for her daughter Lulu after a terrifying shark attack in 2024 that left Lulu fighting for her life. Since the attack that made international news in June of 2024, the Gribbins have become fearless examples of resiliency …
Love at First Sight
The Great Outdoors Hannah and I met as college freshmen at the University of Montevallo. The campus has a quiet grandeur. Frederick Law Olmsted- the same landscape architect behind Central Park, the U.S. Capitol grounds, and the Biltmore Estate- designed its central core. From the Main Quad, the land gently slopes past King’s House and …
Meet Snow White
The Family Pet Forget the “once upon a time,” Snow White is ready for the here and now! This real-life princess is seeking a dedicated cuddle partner for a long-term sofa residency. She fully believes the path to true love is paved with snacks, meaning royalty may not pay rent, but expects your hand to …
Love in Action: Teaching Your Kids About Christlike Love
Parenting Points February often centers on hearts, cards, and expressions of affection, but as followers of Jesus, we have a deeper story of love to share. Christlike love goes beyond feelings or words; it is active, sacrificial, and compassionate. Teaching children what this kind of love looks like helps shape their character and allows them …
Do U Luv Me, Yes or No? – The Search for True Marital Love
Special Feature Do you remember your first love letter? Was it written by a grade-school crush or the kid you played with in the neighborhood? Romantic feelings predate puberty for most people. Yet, “puppy love” is not limited to crayon-toting schoolmates. Infatuation is often mistaken for love by adults. How do you know when you …
A Mission to Give Back: Hope Church
Church Leaders Footsteps squeak across the hardwood gymnasium floor as attendees browse through multiple clothing racks for their child’s future favorite coat. In another area of the massive room, several parents sort through a wall of shoes while others are busy picking out toys and strollers for the little ones patiently waiting at home. Starting …
Instilling Values for Life at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham At Big Oak Ranch, the unwavering dedication of our auxiliary continues to create meaningful, confidence-building experiences for the children who call the Ranch home. They host monthly Boutique Days for the Girls’ Ranch and Outfitters Days for the Boys’ Ranch, which are …
The Messy Marvelous Middle
Best Books Life rarely unfolds the way we expect. Dreams detour, prayers linger unanswered, and seasons of transition can feel confusing, exhausting, and downright messy. In The Messy Marvelous Middle, author and speaker Datha Whitfield offers a refreshing reminder: You don’t need a perfect life to experience a perfect God. In fact, it is often …
