by MS Christian Living | Nov 1, 2025 | Columns, Inspiration, Outside In
By Chris Bates Outside: In early fall several years ago, I spent a cool, clear, high mountain day trout fishing alone along Colorado’s Taylor River at about 8,000 feet elevation. I slowly worked my way wading upriver, pausing at each turn and eddy area to run my flies...
by MS Christian Living | Oct 1, 2025 | Columns, Inspiration, This Is My Story
By Lakeisha Hardy In 2021, I had just given birth to my baby, and like many new mothers, I was adjusting to life with a growing family. But deep down, I knew God was calling me to more than being a mother, wife, and friend. I wanted to know His purpose for my life. So...
by MS Christian Living | Oct 1, 2025 | Columns, Feature Story, Inspiration
While an estimated 80 percent of lead pastors are men, one 2012 study found that over half of part-time church staff members were women. That doesn’t include all the women serving and leading in volunteer roles. Below are just a few examples of women who are servant...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 29, 2025 | Columns, Feature Story, Inspiration
For our Faith & Mental Health edition, we’re providing a list of people, organizations, and resources that can help with everything from addiction to anxiety, motherhood, and more. Please note, many of these resources can help with more than just the topic (e.g.,...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 1, 2025 | Columns, Inspiration, Outside In
By Chris Bates Outside: A few years ago, my daughter and I joined a mission group near San Cristobal, Nicaragua. We expected an adventure filled with service opportunities, but the real lessons came from unexpected places. The focus was to help dig water lines for...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 1, 2025 | Columns, Inspiration, This Is My Story
By Emma Kate Poole Going to the Dominican Republic taught me a lot of things, but it mainly taught me how amazing God’s love really is. As a kid, I searched for love in a lot of places. Broken family, failed friendships, and self-doubt left me feeling empty inside. I...
