by Ryan Bartels | Oct 1, 2019 | From the Director’s Desk
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) WHAT ABOUT SIN? Sin is not a popular topic these days and is something that we do not think about much. It is defined as transgression. I John 3:4 says, “Everyone who sins breaks the...
by Ryan Bartels | Sep 1, 2019 | From the Director’s Desk
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) MOVING BEYOND SELF Given our fallen nature we have an inclination to sin. Our biggest sin is selfishness, or worshiping the self, instead of God. The Bible says I, Deuteronomy 6:13 to...
by Ryan Bartels | Aug 1, 2019 | From the Director’s Desk
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) DYING TO LIVE You may have heard the saying, “prior to a resurrection, there has to be a crucifixion.” In other words, if you want a new life you will need to leave the old one behind. One...
by Ryan Bartels | Jul 1, 2019 | From the Director’s Desk
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family Magazine) ARE YOUR NEEDS BEING MET? A need is defined as a requirement or urgent necessity. We all have needs. If you have an unmet need, then you have a deficit because there is something missing...
by Ryan Bartels | Jun 1, 2019 | From the Director’s Desk
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) BEING THE BODY OF CHRIST Referring to born again believers, I Corinthians 12:27 says, “Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it.” I Corinthians 6:19-20 says, “Or do you not...
by Ryan Bartels | May 1, 2019 | From the Director’s Desk, In the News
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) STAYING CLOSE TO GOD As Christians, I believe we desire and need to maintain a close walk with God. James 4:8 says, “Come near to God and He will come near to you ….” There are some...
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