by MS Christian Living | Jan 1, 2026 | Columns, Inspiration, This Is My Story
By Lori Burt In May 2021, I retired after 28 years in education. I loved my students, my colleagues, and the joy of shaping young lives. At home, I was blessed with a faithful husband, a wonderful daughter and son-in-law, and two precious grandsons. My life was full...
by MS Christian Living | Jan 1, 2026 | Columns, Feature Story, Inspiration
By Courtney Ingle For Lee and Pamela Pickett, stepping into a gym changed far more than their fitness routine — it changed the trajectory of their lives. What began as an ordinary gym membership eventually became the foundation for something much larger: a thriving...
by MS Christian Living | Jan 1, 2026 | Columns, Feature Story, Inspiration
Need some ideas for how to jumpstart your health journey this year? Look no further! On the following pages are plenty of health and fitness tips, encouragement, and resources you can use in 2026. Active Rest: Prioritize sleep This year’s focus is sleep. Medical...
by MS Christian Living | Dec 19, 2025 | Columns, Inspiration, This Is My Story
By Chesley Quinn “Jesus said, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment.’” – Matthew 22:37-38. It’s a passage many of us have memorized since childhood, but...
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 | 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...
