A murder, a baptism, and the ‘holy grit’ of forgiveness

By M. Dean Register Medical authorities frequently champion the physical and emotional benefits of forgiveness. Dr. Amit Sood, renowned resiliency expert and former professor at Mayo Clinic College...

We gotta move

By Chris Bates The Maroon Bells peaks provide some of the most majestic views in the Rocky Mountain range.  At over 14,000 feet, they are truly breathtaking from below, and are daunting and...

Teach your kids to ‘test God’ in tithing

By Dr. Teena Welborn God and His Word never change. As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our children to tithe to God’s ministry. With so many financial obligations for the modern family,...

From West Nile to building birdhouses – ‘It’s a blessing’

Submitted by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services “MDRS clients like Dennis McLauchlin are our ambassadors. They show others why we're here and what we do,” said Jennifer Gray,...

Why self-discipline is crucial for your health

By Chris Fields Discipline seems to be a glossed-over aspect of Christianity, which seems odd and contradictory since the word “Christian” denotes the practice of a particular discipline, the...

Why the scale doesn’t tell the whole story

By Jade Whitehurst I remember when I was a kid I used to love asking, “What’s heavier, a ton of feathers or a ton of bricks?” Then I anxiously waited to say, “Got ya! They weigh the same!” to anyone...
A letter to our Christian Leaders of the Future

A letter to our Christian Leaders of the Future

By Katie Ginn Dear 2024 Christian Leaders of the Future, As I write this, our scholarship awards program is only two and a half weeks away, and I can’t wait to meet all of you. I’m so excited to...

Metro Bible study to gather millennials, Gen Z

Submitted by Life Coach South The resounding cry from millennials and Gen Z as they continue to encounter the challenges and disappointments of life is, "There's gotta be more … ” And there is!...
Montaous Walton

What happened when Jesus asked me, ‘Can you hear Me now?’

By Montaous Walton Growing up in inner-city Milwaukee, I went to church and stayed out of trouble, and I carried my glove and ball everywhere I went. I had dreams like every other kid in my...
How to live a wealthy AND righteous lifestyle

How to live a wealthy AND righteous lifestyle

By Laura Lee Leathers Several years ago, Morgan White Group Chief Operations Officer Richard (Rick) L. Eaton was enjoying a deer hunting trip with his oldest grandson, Carter, who said, “Granddaddy,...

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A murder, a baptism, and the ‘holy grit’ of forgiveness

By M. Dean Register Medical authorities frequently champion the physical and emotional benefits of forgiveness. Dr. Amit Sood, renowned resiliency expert and former professor at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, contends that unforgiveness damages our health and...

We gotta move

By Chris Bates The Maroon Bells peaks provide some of the most majestic views in the Rocky Mountain range.  At over 14,000 feet, they are truly breathtaking from below, and are daunting and challenging to scale. One July weekend, my cousin and I set out to do just...

Teach your kids to ‘test God’ in tithing

By Dr. Teena Welborn God and His Word never change. As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our children to tithe to God’s ministry. With so many financial obligations for the modern family, it is sometimes difficult to see that taking from our “stretched”...

From West Nile to building birdhouses – ‘It’s a blessing’

Submitted by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services “MDRS clients like Dennis McLauchlin are our ambassadors. They show others why we're here and what we do,” said Jennifer Gray, Director, Office of Communication at the Mississippi Department of...

Why self-discipline is crucial for your health

By Chris Fields Discipline seems to be a glossed-over aspect of Christianity, which seems odd and contradictory since the word “Christian” denotes the practice of a particular discipline, the discipline of learning and practicing of the teachings of Christ. Discipline...

Why the scale doesn’t tell the whole story

By Jade Whitehurst I remember when I was a kid I used to love asking, “What’s heavier, a ton of feathers or a ton of bricks?” Then I anxiously waited to say, “Got ya! They weigh the same!” to anyone who said the bricks weighed more.  As a health and fitness coach,...

A letter to our Christian Leaders of the Future

By Katie Ginn Dear 2024 Christian Leaders of the Future, As I write this, our scholarship awards program is only two and a half weeks away, and I can’t wait to meet all of you. I’m so excited to honor and encourage you as you embark on this new phase of life! Back in...

Metro Bible study to gather millennials, Gen Z

Submitted by Life Coach South The resounding cry from millennials and Gen Z as they continue to encounter the challenges and disappointments of life is, "There's gotta be more … ” And there is! Metro, a Gathering of Younger Generations, is a life connection with God’s...

What happened when Jesus asked me, ‘Can you hear Me now?’

By Montaous Walton Growing up in inner-city Milwaukee, I went to church and stayed out of trouble, and I carried my glove and ball everywhere I went. I had dreams like every other kid in my neighborhood. I witnessed violence and poverty, even peers getting killed and...

How to live a wealthy AND righteous lifestyle

By Laura Lee Leathers Several years ago, Morgan White Group Chief Operations Officer Richard (Rick) L. Eaton was enjoying a deer hunting trip with his oldest grandson, Carter, who said, “Granddaddy, I have to write a book report for my English class using a...

Hope Credit Union celebrates 3 decades of ministry

By Courtney Ingle Financial hardships can make it seem like there isn’t any hope out there at all. When you’re being hit left, right and center with every bill and expense imaginable, it can feel like you’re drowning. It’s even worse if you have no one to turn to - or at least nobody who doesn’t...

Health and fitness tips and resources for 2024

If you’re looking to improve your physical health in the new year - whether by forming healthy habits, getting a knee or shoulder looked at, or finally seeking help for an addiction - check out these resources and tips. Most of them come from folks you’ve seen in MCL before, whether in an article...

Dr. Farrah Newman’s eyes of faith

By Katie Eubanks Ginn Growing up in a single-parent household in Columbus, Mississippi, the future Dr. Farrah Newman spent a good amount of time alone. Her mother worked full-time while attending classes at night. Getting on and off the school bus each day, Farrah saw a church at the corner of her...

Feature Story: Service, sacrifice fuel 2 Mississippi authors

By Courtney Ingle Veterans Day is November 11. American servicemen and servicewomen are honored for their dedication to the country — a dedication that requires sacrifice of their time, safety, and sometimes even their lives. Two Mississippi authors have recently shared their stories of service...