by mcl | Oct 3, 2013 | Columns, Lifestyle, Rave Reviews
Reviewed by SUSAN E. RICHARDSON If you’ve ever wanted to help a hurting friend but weren’t sure how, then Hopelifter by Kathe Wunnenberg is the book for you. Perhaps you’d like to go further and organize more people to support those in need. Either way, this book will...
by mcl | Oct 3, 2013 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN I love fall. It marks the end to the blazing summer here in Mississippi. Fall can be refreshing and can energize us as we are reminded of another season approaching. Color is all around us. The bright oranges, vibrant reds, and golden yellows—they...
by mcl | Sep 2, 2013 | Columns, Lifestyle, Rave Reviews
Reviewed by Susan E. Richardson The old cliché says that opposites attract, but what about when opposites are members of the same family? Can a disorganized mother and a neat freak daughter survive together? Becky Johnson and Rachel Randolph answer, “Yes!” in We...
by mcl | Sep 2, 2013 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN A gluten-free diet excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Most people have no need to cook gluten free. For those with wheat allergies or celiac disease, however, gluten-free cooking must become a way of...
by mcl | Aug 9, 2013 | Columns, Lifestyle, Rave Reviews
Reviewed by SUSAN E. RICHARDSON At first glance, the prayers in Lisa T. Bergren’s Upside-Down Prayers for Parents appear to go against all normal parenting instincts. Most parents wouldn’t dream of spending 31 days praying that their children get caught doing wrong or...
by mcl | Aug 9, 2013 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN With the month of August upon us, many people are digging out their lists of things to tend to SOONER than LATER! There are school supplies to purchase, new activities starting up, and of course, fresh new ideas to decide on for upcoming tailgates at...
