by MS Christian Living | Sep 27, 2024 | Columns, Inspiration, Outside In
By Chris Bates We have a new puppy coming. As fun as that will be for us as a family, there is a whole additional element when it is a working dog. In watching the breeder as he takes other retrievers through training, it has reminded me of that same progression that...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 30, 2024 | Columns, Community Outreach, Inspiration
By Dr. Preston Crowe Mental health has historically been under-addressed within the church. While physical health issues are often discussed and prayed for, conversations around mental health tend to be taboo. Maybe it is because mental health struggles can’t be seen...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 30, 2024 | Columns, Inspiration, Living My Call
By Casey Combest It was, funny enough, April Fools’ Day when I found myself lying on my back at my studio. I felt dizzy and nauseous; I was beginning to black out and couldn’t catch my breath. After the EMTs arrived and checked me out, they said something that...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 30, 2024 | Columns, Feature Story, Inspiration
For our Faith & Mental Health edition, we wanted to provide a list of people, organizations, and resources that can help with everything from suicidal ideation to intimacy problems, substance abuse, motherhood challenges, and more. Please note, many of these...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 30, 2024 | Columns, Inspiration, This Is My Story
By Ansley Claire Strong When I was a little girl learning about the character of God and the classic stories of the Bible for the first time, I would often imagine that my prayers were not just prayers, but letters of correspondence between me and the Lord. These...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 1, 2024 | Inspiration, Outside In
By Chris Bates We were building a gazebo in July in Mississippi. The heat was oppressive, and it was a cloudless weekend without a wisp of wind. In those conditions, just standing outside can be draining, but we were constructing a slab with no shade while working...
