by mcl | Sep 2, 2013 | Columns, Covers, Recent Cover Stories
By MARILYN TINNIN It was a blustery November day in the heart of Springfield, Illinois, when baby Carol Marie Eddington came into the world. The year doesn’t matter, and, anyway, she is not going to share that with us. However, a quick look at her resume and her...
by mcl | Aug 9, 2013 | Columns, Lifestyle, Rave Reviews
Reviewed by SUSAN E. RICHARDSON At first glance, the prayers in Lisa T. Bergren’s Upside-Down Prayers for Parents appear to go against all normal parenting instincts. Most parents wouldn’t dream of spending 31 days praying that their children get caught doing wrong or...
by mcl | Aug 9, 2013 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN With the month of August upon us, many people are digging out their lists of things to tend to SOONER than LATER! There are school supplies to purchase, new activities starting up, and of course, fresh new ideas to decide on for upcoming tailgates at...
by mcl | Aug 9, 2013 | Columns, In the News, News & Events
Metro Christian Living is pleased to present the two scholarship winners for 2013 Christian Leaders of the Future. Over 125 high school seniors from more than 40 different schools submitted essay applications, answering questions about their faith and leadership...
by mcl | Aug 7, 2013 | Columns, Inspiration, Pastor's Perspective
By DR. MICHAEL CATT It’s easy to play it safe. Most people do. The risk of ridicule, laughter, mocking, failure, and being misunderstood are real. But if you never think outside the box, you fail to accomplish all that God has for you. In fact, my assumption is that...