by Alay Naik | Mar 1, 2026 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers Suppose I asked you to name five individuals who were or are known for their leadership. Whom would you list? What makes them great leaders? In the introduction of “Jesus on Leadership: Becoming a Servant Leader” by C. Gene Wilkes, the author...
by MS Christian Living | Jan 1, 2026 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers Years ago, my pastor often used the idiom “A Check-up from the Neck Up” in his sermon. Maybe he heard Zig Ziglar use it. He also used the phrase “stinkin’ thinkin’.” Both were calls to action to examine our spiritual heart and mind health. If you...
by MS Christian Living | Nov 1, 2025 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers Do you know any grandparents who have adopted their grandchildren? Could it be that you are facing this monumental decision? More than 2.4 million U.S. children are being raised by grandparents or other relatives, according to Psychology Today’s...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 29, 2025 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers Recently, I asked the ladies in my Sunday school class, ages 71 to 93, the following question: Do you know what the number one mental health issue is for older adults? Their response: No idea. I didn’t know either. However, multiple websites list...
by MS Christian Living | Jul 1, 2025 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers After completing my military schooling as a cryptanalyst (deciphering Morris Code) at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, I was assigned to Augsburg, Germany, with the Army Security Agency. Here, I debuted my first significant acting role. Have you ever...
by MS Christian Living | May 2, 2025 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers After becoming a Christ follower and studying the Scriptures, I desired to visit the Holy Land — to walk where Jesus walked. A dream that I never thought would be possible. In God’s timing, on Christmas Eve 2007, my parents gave me a letter with...