by mcl | Jun 2, 2014 | Covers, Recent Cover Stories
The year was 1986. Rockey Felker was just 33 years old when he became the youngest head football coach in the nation. He was living his dream coaching football at Mississippi State University, his alma mater and the place he absolutely loved better than most...
by mcl | May 27, 2014 | Columns, Education Connection, Practical Living
By B.J. Swafford As a mother, we have a desire to rear the “perfect” child. Is this possible? All we can do is TRY. Teaching them manners is one of our most important tasks. After all, manners keep us civilized. Mothers today have so many responsibilities that often...
by mcl | May 24, 2014 | Columns, Inspiration, Living My Call
By Kimberly Grace Bowman “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus Christ—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” (Acts 21:24). As Americans, we take for granted many of...
by mcl | May 23, 2014 | Columns, Inspiration, This Is My Story
By Amy O’Mara Sunday, May 9, 2010. It was Mother’s Day. As I sat in church holding Patrick’s hand the music started, “Before the throne of God above I have a strong and perfect plea. A great high Priest whose Name is Love Who ever lives and pleads for me. My...
by mcl | May 6, 2014 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN Mother’s Day is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. To honor your Mom, sweeten up her day with delicious desserts. Go for something a little different this year. Make an easy version of a Sour Cream Coconut Cake. It is best...