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Elizabeth Ann & Tyler Howell: Where the heart is

By Katie Ginn More than two years after the worst night of her life, Elizabeth Ann Howell’s eyes glisten as her husband tells the story. He gives a thorough account, even of the parts when he was...
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To Haiti and back: Mickie West’s ‘one big adventure’

By Katie Ginn On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the country of Haiti. At home in Mississippi, Mickie and Tony West watched the news in horror. “We were unusually moved,”...
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Two couples share how God has grown them

By Katie Ginn For this year’s Marriage Issue, MCL Editor Katie Ginn interviewed two couples about how God has grown them through their marriages - and what advice they would offer newlyweds. Jason...
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2025 Christian Leaders of the Future

For 17 years now, MCL has partnered with Belhaven University to honor outstanding Mississippi high-school seniors who show Christian character and academic excellence. Applications are reviewed by...
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3 financial professionals talk faith, money, & stewardship

By Katie Ginn MCL Editor Katie Ginn recently sat down with three financial professionals to discuss faith, why they do what they do, and what they’ve learned over the years - whether from their...
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Christy and Jameson Haygood: What are you providing?

By Katie Ginn When Christy and Jameson Haygood married in 2012, Christy was training in gynecologic oncology. She’d be making good money soon, and Jameson considered that a personal challenge.  “I...
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MCL’s Christian Leaders of the Year

By Katie Ginn Each year, MCL asks for nominations for Christian Leaders of the Year to be featured in our December cover story. This year’s honorees shared about everything from church planting to...
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Adoption: A glimpse of the heart of God

By Katie Ginn In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, we talked with four adoptive families from Mississippi who shared their stories. These stories are all different, but they’re all about...

6 pastors share their heart for the body of Christ

By Katie Ginn October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we thought it only fitting to interview a few! These six servant leaders sat down with MCL Editor Katie Ginn to talk about their ministry...
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Heath & Emily Ferguson: Addiction, recovery, and transparency

By Katie Ginn Emily Guthrie grew up in northeast Jackson. As a teen, she went on mission trips. Heath Ferguson grew up in rural Copiah County. As a teen - starting at age 11, in fact - he abused...

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