by MS Christian Living | Nov 30, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers As I write, there are less than 50 days till the last day of 2024. Whew! But before you rush into the new year with your daily planner, pen, and stickers, let’s take a moment to look back over the past 12 months. Because this column is called...
by MS Christian Living | Sep 27, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers Look up James Crockett online and you will find actor Don Johnson, who played the fictional James “Sonny” Crockett on NBC’s “Miami Vice.” This article is not about a fictional character. Instead, it’s about James “Jim” Crockett of Madison, who...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 1, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers “Education is the best provision for old age.” – Aristotle Education is essential for old age because it reduces memory loss and keeps cognitive skills sharp. Many community colleges offer arts, computer, cooking, and fitness classes....
by MS Christian Living | Jun 1, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers The remarkable Mary Kitchens often wears a small locket displaying these words, “Never, Never, Never Give Up.” It reminds her to keep moving forward regarding the vision God gave her years ago. The vision is a camp for children and adults who...
by MS Christian Living | May 1, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By Wendy Maxwell QUESTION: I’m married with kids, I work full time, and I serve at my church. I haven’t had a day to myself in months, and I feel exhausted and overwhelmed. Am I doing too much, or do I just need a vacation? ANSWER: A vacation sounds lovely, and I...
by MS Christian Living | May 1, 2024 | Columns, Money Matters, Practical Living
By Matt P. Brown, CFP® Some of my fondest memories as a child are sitting in my Papaw’s lap in Hot Springs while he flipped through the newspaper and marked the stocks he owned. I didn’t realize it then, but those times helped me place the first ties on the track to...
