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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...
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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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Teachers & coaches share encouragement for parents

By Katie Ginn MCL Editor Katie Ginn recently interviewed eight teachers and coaches from metro-area independent schools. These leaders discussed why they do what they do, how they’ve seen God move...
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Encouraging words as your child prepares for college

By Shay Greenwood I read the other day online,  “You will spend the majority of your life knowing your children as adults, but for a brief moment you will get the chance to know them as kids.” As we raise our children, the days feel so long, but the years are short....
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Orgs on mission for Mississippi foster kids

In honor of National Foster Care Month and our missions focus for May, we wanted to highlight some of the organizations that are providing help for kids and families throughout our state. Check out these ministries to see how you can get involved! The Baptist...
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Metro Jackson travel recs and resources

By Katie Ginn Are you behind on planning your summer vacation? Sometimes inspiration is right around the corner: Below are just a few of metro Jackson’s visit-worthy attractions, whether you live in the tri-county or within driving distance - plus, the perfect place...
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Romance after kids: How to spark it (and keep it!)

By Courtney Ingle Romance after having kids can be challenging to maintain. But romance in marriage is a blessing! God created us to experience romance. There’s even a whole book of the Bible dedicated to it, the Song of Solomon. To maintain romance, you’ll have to...
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What brides struggle to remember on their wedding day

Everybody knows you need a venue and an officiant. A dress, a tux, and catering are easy to remember. But what about all the other details? Read on as Mississippi wedding vendors share the top items that bride (and groom) are likely to forget on the big day, and what...
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Ensuring comfort and care as senior health needs change

Submitted by St. Catherine’s Village April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the disease and educating people on the debilitating effects it can have on individuals, especially seniors. Parkinson’s Disease is a...
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How to nurture and raise up Christian leaders

By Dr. Teena Welborn Raising children is difficult with so many different books, advice, ideas, and strategies, but as a Christian parent, it is important to follow biblical guidelines when raising our children. This is the most important thing we can do for them. God...
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A stroke at 18: How quick action saved Katie’s life

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Submitted by St. Dominic Health At 18 years old, Katie Arrington was like any other freshman at Mississippi State University — excited for the future, balancing classes and new experiences, and spending as much time as possible outdoors doing what she loved. A passionate bowhunter and artist from...

‘God, You’re making a mistake’

by | May 2, 2025

By D.J. Speckner I am one of those people who did not grow up in church. As my life unfolded, I only went to church for a short time while in junior high. It was during that time when I made a decision to accept Jesus Christ. But my family soon moved away to another city, and I was out of church...

Metro Jackson travel recs and resources

by | May 2, 2025

By Katie Ginn Are you behind on planning your summer vacation? Sometimes inspiration is right around the corner: Below are just a few of metro Jackson’s visit-worthy attractions, whether you live in the tri-county or within driving distance - plus, the perfect place to rent a car for day trips or...

Understanding forensic medical exams for children

by | Apr 4, 2025

By Dr. Beth Brownlee, MD, FAAP  Pediatric forensic medical exams help check the health of children who might have been hurt or neglected. These specialized examinations, conducted by trained medical professionals, are designed to assess a child’s physical and emotional well-being. It’s important...