Brian Crawford

Don’t wait for convenience to show hospitality

By Brian Crawford We live in a culture married to convenience. Through modern technology, we are increasingly offered more with less effort, and perpetually promised faster via the easier. Libraries...
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Balancing hospitality and hustle in motherhood

By Courtney Ingle Before kids, we had friends and family at our house all the time. We’d host overnight guests. We’d have parties and get-togethers for any random reason. Our door was always open!...
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St. Catherine’s nourishes the body, mind, and spirit

Submitted by St. Catherine’s Village Dining within a senior living community has become more than a daily routine — it’s an experience that nourishes both body and spirit and contributes greatly to...
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Q&A: Catholic Charities and Bishop’s Ball

By Katie Ginn On June 18, Catholic Charities of Jackson will host its annual Bishop’s Ball fundraiser in Jackson. MCL Editor Katie Ginn recently spoke with Executive Director Christina Bach about...
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Before and after: Kitchen Tune-Up

Submitted by Kitchen Tune-Up “HOW BEAUTIFUL! Now I’m crying! A good cry. You truly made my vision come alive! Thank you, Carlos. The pictures didn’t do this kitchen justice! It is absolutely...
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Church events: June 2026

CityHeart Church, Jackson Children who have completed K4-5th grade are invited to VBS at CityHeart! In "Masterpiece," your children will come to understand that they are chosen, designed, and loved...
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How to invest in your home wisely

We all want our home to be a place of welcome, rest, and refuge. But if we go bankrupt just to buy a house, or if we don’t steward it well, we’re unlikely to feel very much at home. Here are some...
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How the ‘dreamer’ and the ‘budgeter’ build a better home together

By Matt Brown, CFP One of the quiet tests of marriage often shows up in ordinary decisions about a home. It may be whether to buy a house that stretches the budget or finally tackle that...
Sametra Gardner

How God miraculously provided after my mother’s death

By Sametra Gardner, M.Ed. “It should be within the hour. I’m sorry. There was nothing else I could do,” my mother’s doctor explained as we gathered to say our final goodbyes. Mom had said her last...
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Why spiritual growth is closer than you think

By Katie Ginn This morning, I tried to think of what the Lord had been teaching me lately, so I could write about it on this page. Besides one or two lessons that aren’t for public consumption, I...

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Don’t wait for convenience to show hospitality

By Brian Crawford We live in a culture married to convenience. Through modern technology, we are increasingly offered more with less effort, and perpetually promised faster via the easier. Libraries stored in our pockets, meals prepared instantly, and answers acquired...

Balancing hospitality and hustle in motherhood

By Courtney Ingle Before kids, we had friends and family at our house all the time. We’d host overnight guests. We’d have parties and get-togethers for any random reason. Our door was always open! It was no secret that our home was the hub, and I was Mrs. Hospitality....

St. Catherine’s nourishes the body, mind, and spirit

Submitted by St. Catherine’s Village Dining within a senior living community has become more than a daily routine — it’s an experience that nourishes both body and spirit and contributes greatly to a resident’s sense of comfort, joy, and fulfillment. That is why St....

Q&A: Catholic Charities and Bishop’s Ball

By Katie Ginn On June 18, Catholic Charities of Jackson will host its annual Bishop’s Ball fundraiser in Jackson. MCL Editor Katie Ginn recently spoke with Executive Director Christina Bach about this multifaceted ministry. Katie Ginn: What is the mission of Catholic...

Before and after: Kitchen Tune-Up

Submitted by Kitchen Tune-Up “HOW BEAUTIFUL! Now I’m crying! A good cry. You truly made my vision come alive! Thank you, Carlos. The pictures didn’t do this kitchen justice! It is absolutely gorgeous! I could not be any happier, and not one thing would I change. You...

Church events: June 2026

CityHeart Church, Jackson Children who have completed K4-5th grade are invited to VBS at CityHeart! In "Masterpiece," your children will come to understand that they are chosen, designed, and loved by the Creator of the universe. Register via cityheart.info/VBS. June...

How to invest in your home wisely

We all want our home to be a place of welcome, rest, and refuge. But if we go bankrupt just to buy a house, or if we don’t steward it well, we’re unlikely to feel very much at home. Here are some tips on how to invest in your home wisely - from planning your purchase...

How the ‘dreamer’ and the ‘budgeter’ build a better home together

By Matt Brown, CFP One of the quiet tests of marriage often shows up in ordinary decisions about a home. It may be whether to buy a house that stretches the budget or finally tackle that long-desired home addition. One spouse is usually thinking practically, while the...

How God miraculously provided after my mother’s death

By Sametra Gardner, M.Ed. “It should be within the hour. I’m sorry. There was nothing else I could do,” my mother’s doctor explained as we gathered to say our final goodbyes. Mom had said her last words hours ago. Now she lay quiet and still. I had done all my crying...

Why spiritual growth is closer than you think

By Katie Ginn This morning, I tried to think of what the Lord had been teaching me lately, so I could write about it on this page. Besides one or two lessons that aren’t for public consumption, I drew a blank. Yikes! Is my spiritual health stagnating? My physical...

How to invest in your home wisely

We all want our home to be a place of welcome, rest, and refuge. But if we go bankrupt just to buy a house, or if we don’t steward it well, we’re unlikely to feel very much at home. Here are some tips on how to invest in your home wisely - from planning your purchase to staying on top of all those...

How you can help Mississippi foster kids

In honor of National Foster Care Month, we wanted to highlight some of the organizations that are providing help for kids and families throughout our state. Whether you’re interested in pouring into kids in person, donating, or simply praying for the 4,000 Mississippi children who are in the...

How’s your financial foundation? Tips & resources for 2026

Whether you’re saving for your emergency fund, approaching retirement, or just hoping your new air-conditioning unit was worth the hit to your wallet (thanks, Mississippi!), we all want to stay on firm financial footing. The banks, insurance agents, and wealth management firms in this article can...