by mcl | Feb 1, 2016 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN Love is all around on February 14. Valentine’s is a special day set aside for gifting of flowers, presents, and sweets to those we love. School parties and special meals are all anticipated. If you plan a meal at home, these three delicious desserts...
by mcl | Feb 1, 2016 | Columns, Lifestyle, Rave Reviews 2
Whatever Is Lovely: a Coloring Book for Reflection and Worship Reviewed by Susan E. Richardson Paul tells us in Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is...
by mcl | Jan 3, 2016 | Artist Profile, Columns, Lifestyle
Julie Cantrell Oxford Mom and New York Times Best-Selling Author MCL: I want to know how you chose this vocation. Julie: From a very early age, I loved to write. I would write poems and songs and journal entries about all that was going on in my life. When...
by mcl | Jan 3, 2016 | Columns, Lifestyle, Welcome Home
By Betsy Hood Lights are peeled off the tree as ornaments are gently wrapped up and tucked away until next year. Dried up garland is carefully pulled down from the mantle and taken to the street. The absence of decorations that were enjoyed for the holiday season now...
by mcl | Jan 3, 2016 | Columns, Lifestyle, Rave Reviews 2
The Feathered Bone By Julie Cantrell Reviewed by Marilyn Tinnin Oxford resident and New York Times Best-Selling author, Julie Cantrell’s third book debuts this month. The Feathered Bone will not disappoint. Julie is a master storyteller who weaves a compelling story...
by mcl | Jan 3, 2016 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By Lydia Bolen January 2016 has arrived! Each year at this time I begin making my New Year’s resolutions. My top priority is always cutting daily calories. I love to cook, so I scour the blogs and cookbooks searching for recipes that use lighter ingredients—since not...
