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How your marriage impacts your kids

By Courtney Ingle As parents, it is our divine duty to raise our children to glorify God. We are trusted to raise them up, protect them, teach them, and lead them. But in some ways, it isn’t about...
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How God has sustained our marriage for over 60 years

By Walter & Ikie Beamon In the six decades of our marriage, God has always shown up for us, especially during our most challenging times. From the beginning of our marriage, we have fervently...
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By Chrissy Sanders Have you noticed how our society seems to love looking backward? We reboot old shows, revive old trends, and long for days that felt simpler and quieter … before everything we...
Marian Hall at St. Catherine's Village

St. Catherine’s Marian Hall: A place of peace, purpose, and compassion

Submitted by St. Catherine’s Village At first, changes in behavior are small, almost indiscernible. But then they progress. Every day tasks become more difficult. Meals are skipped. Medications...
Chris Bates

Something from Nothing

By Chris Bates The outdoors can be a canvas for us to shape and use well. From our backyards to farm fields, the earth can at times look empty or bare on the surface. Then, as we apply growth and...
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Our wedding-night disagreement

By Katie Ginn Three years ago this month, our wedding reception was dying down ahead of schedule. In my unbiased opinion, this was because we’d meticulously curated our set list - played by an...
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Recognizing the signs: How to spot child abuse early

By Breanna M. Little, LMSW As a parent, think about the first signs that let you know your child is sick. It might be that they are more sluggish, they turn down their favorite food, or they...
Geno and Angie Lee

Geno & Angie Lee: From business to ministry and ‘dating’ again

By Courtney Ingle Most people know Geno and Angie Lee as the owners of Jackson’s Big Apple Inn restaurant and as children’s ministers at Word of Life Church. Over the years, their ministries, the...
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Worthy Woman Summit happening March 19-21

Submitted by Worthy Woman Summit The Worthy Woman Summit will return to Ridgeland, March 19-21, for a three-day faith-driven leadership experience designed to equip women in business, ministry,...
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Why I wrote a book for fellow first responders

By Clint Hatch My new book, “Keeping the Peace Within: Following Jesus as a First Responder,” has been a three-year process of God working in my heart what He wanted to say to first responders and...

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Submitted by St. Catherine’s Village At first, changes in behavior are small, almost indiscernible. But then they progress. Every day tasks become more difficult. Meals are skipped. Medications forgotten. That’s when you realize everything isn’t “fine” and your loved...

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Geno & Angie Lee: From business to ministry and ‘dating’ again

By Courtney Ingle Most people know Geno and Angie Lee as the owners of Jackson’s Big Apple Inn restaurant and as children’s ministers at Word of Life Church. Over the years, their ministries, the restaurant, and their dedication to God have transformed their marriage....

Worthy Woman Summit happening March 19-21

Submitted by Worthy Woman Summit The Worthy Woman Summit will return to Ridgeland, March 19-21, for a three-day faith-driven leadership experience designed to equip women in business, ministry, public service, and community leadership. Founded and hosted by Amy...

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