by MS Christian Living | Nov 28, 2025 | Columns, Inspiration, Outside In
By Chris and Stacy Bates Outside Darby came home to us just a few months ago. There is nothing like the experience and joy that go along with a new 10-week-old puppy. Besides the playfulness and fun, there is also a fascination with newness. During the first few...
by MS Christian Living | Nov 28, 2025 | Covers
By Katie Ginn Each year, MCL asks for nominations for Christian Leaders of the Year for our December cover story. This year’s honorees represent everything from a preschool choir to economic development, and they share a robust faith in Christ. Listen to MCL’s “A...
by MS Christian Living | Nov 28, 2025 | Columns, Faith Fashion & Fitness, Lifestyle
By Nicole Brown As Christmas approaches, our calendars fill, our to-do lists grow, and the pressure to create the “perfect Christmas” works its way into our hearts. Between shopping, travel, family gatherings, and the swirl of expectations coming from every direction,...
by MS Christian Living | Nov 28, 2025 | Columns, Feature Story, Inspiration
By Laura Lee Leathers Have you ever driven around the Barnett Reservoir and noticed the floating leaves of the water lilies around the edges? The lily’s root is in the mud at the bottom of the water. It produces a stem that extends upward to the surface, making the...
by MS Christian Living | Nov 28, 2025 | Columns, Modern Motherhood, Relationships
By Courtney Ingle Excitement is brewing for the season as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are still human, however, and if we’ve recently suffered loss, the holiday “holly jollies” can seem dull. I saw this in action with my own kids...