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Mississippi mental health resources

For our Faith & Mental Health edition, we’re providing a list of people, organizations, and resources that can help with everything from addiction to anxiety, motherhood, and more. Please note, many of these resources can help with more than just the topic (e.g.,...
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60 countries and counting: Dr. White trains students for missions

By Katie Ginn Growing up in a Baptist church in Oklahoma, Kristen White knew all about missionary Lottie Moon - who served in China for 40 years and died starving, giving her food away to Chinese children, in 1912. If that was missions? “I was like, ‘I don’t want...
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Mississippi artists, musicians, museums and more to check out now

Fun fact: Mississippi boasts more Grammy winners per capita than any other state. But the Birthplace of America’s Music is also home to Ballet Magnificat!, New Stage Theatre, visual artists like Wyatt Waters, authors like Angie Thomas, and countless other creators of...
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How to find rest, refuge, and respite in your home

Ideally, we all want our homes to be a place of comfort and rest, where we can unwind at the end of the day. Often, that is not the case. The kids, the laundry piles, and the home improvement checklists keep on growing, and our blocks of available time keep shrinking....
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Orgs on mission for Mississippi foster kids

In honor of National Foster Care Month and our missions focus for May, we wanted to highlight some of the organizations that are providing help for kids and families throughout our state. Check out these ministries to see how you can get involved! The Baptist...
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What brides struggle to remember on their wedding day

Everybody knows you need a venue and an officiant. A dress, a tux, and catering are easy to remember. But what about all the other details? Read on as Mississippi wedding vendors share the top items that bride (and groom) are likely to forget on the big day, and what...
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Financial resources for Mississippians in 2025

According to Statista.com, “saving more money” is this year’s most popular New Year’s resolution, with 21 percent of survey respondents naming it as one of their goals. If you’re part of that 21 percent, here are some Mississippi financial institutions that might be...
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Health & fitness tips for 2025

With the new year come new resolutions to be good stewards of the bodies (and minds) God gave us. Here are some tips to help you get started. Many of these people and organizations are MCL advertising partners with ads in this edition! Active Rest, LLC: Find a fun...
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Bill and Becky Caldwell: Fearless and faithful

By Katie Ginn When Bill and Becky Caldwell went to bed at their home in Little Rock on December 1, 1991, they had no idea that they’d be spending the next afternoon as hostages in their own attic.  Around midday, escaped inmate Paul Jerome Spiers broke into the...
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Thank you, pastors! Mississippi churches express their appreciation

In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, following are some “thank-you”s from Mississippi churches to their pastors. Don’t see your pastor on these pages? Tell your church to contact us next fall! Anderson United Methodist Church, Jackson A pastor is greatly appreciated...
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Anderson’s Audio Alchemy makes podcasts pop

by | Aug 29, 2025

By Katie Ginn If you’ve watched the following podcasts, you might’ve noticed some similarities, and not just in terms of Christian faith: Y’all Listen Here (co-hosted by Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee) Christian Women Rising (hosted by Angela Butler) Black Sheep Recovery Warfare...

New era of surgery arrives at St. Dominic Health

by | Aug 1, 2025

Submitted by St. Dominic Health Precision. Comfort. Confidence. These are words patients may associate with surgical care at St. Dominic Health as the hospital welcomes the arrival of the most advanced robotic-assisted platform available today — the Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical system. Long...

Life Care communities support senior wellness, fulfillment

by | Aug 1, 2025

Submitted by St. Catherine’s Village  August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to promoting self-care, healthy routines, and overall well-being. Reflecting on how to maintain lasting wellness, one innovative model stands out: Life Plan communities. These senior living options offer...