by mcl | Sep 2, 2015 | Columns, Lifestyle, Rave Reviews
Reviewed by Susan E. Richardson Over the past several years, the Amish and Mennonite communities have captured our attention. Christian fiction based on these areas remains popular. The world watched in amazement when an Amish community forgave the shooter who killed...
by mcl | Sep 2, 2015 | Christian Commerce, Columns, Practical Living
INSURANCE 101—WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Mississippi Christian Living: What should a young couple just starting out know about the kinds of insurance they need as new homeowners? They are probably totally shocked at what it costs to run a household, pay property taxes,...
by mcl | Sep 1, 2015 | Columns, Inspiration, Salt & Light
Henry Paris and Steve Vassallo of Oxford have more in common than not having a middle name. The two Ole Miss graduates meet weekly at a popular Oxford dining establishment to attend a Wednesday morning Bible study. What is unique about Henry’s...
by mcl | Sep 1, 2015 | Columns, Inspiration, Living My Call
By Marilyn Tinnin Keith Tonkel arrived at Wells United Methodist Church in 1969 in the thick of the racial conflict sweeping across the South. Located on Bailey Avenue in a community that had once been a stable blue-collar neighborhood, at least 400 members had...
by mcl | Sep 1, 2015 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By Lydia Bolen Wellsfed is a collection of tried-and-true favorite recipes by the community of Believers at Wells UMC who have enjoyed many a family style meal together over the decades. With cover art by Wyatt Waters, the outside is as impressive as the delicious...
by mcl | Sep 1, 2015 | Columns, Inspiration, Pastor's Perspective
By Michael Kelly This year around 20 million teenagers move off to college with high expectations, great adventure, new relationships, and personal independence. Most of the time these expectations become a reality; however, sometimes it is easy to get tripped...