Redefining Retirement

Madison octogenarian writes fifth book since age 65

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...

Your retirement reading list

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...

Investing in special needs camp brings joy

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...

Am I doing too much, or do I just need a vacation?

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...

All aboard to financial freedom

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...

Meet the columnist

“Redefining Retirement” columnist Laura Lee Leathers often interviews retirement-age folks who are living out their faith boldly – but we thought it was time to turn the tables and ask her a few...
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,...
How a godly family impacted my financial career

How a godly family impacted my financial career

By Bobby Dye I believe the way you were raised has a direct influence on how you view money and manage your finances as an adult. As a matter of fact, what you are taught about finances comes from...

What do I say when a friend is considering – or has had – an abortion?

By Olivia Hornsby Situation 1: My friend just told me she’s considering abortion. This can be an anxiety-inducing situation. Even in Christian communities, this scenario isn’t uncommon. Research...

Laying a Strong Foundation: The Importance of Pre-K Programs in JPS

By Dr. Felicia Thomas “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew...

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