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The Lily Pad provides a leap up

By Laura Lee Leathers Have you ever driven around the Barnett Reservoir and noticed the floating leaves of the water lilies around the edges? The lily’s root is in the mud at the bottom of the water. It produces a stem that extends upward to the surface, making the...
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Mississippi ministries for adoption, foster care, and pouring into kids

Interested in fostering, adopting, or supporting those who do? Here are just a few Mississippi ministries that focus on adoption, foster care, or simply helping every child achieve a better future.  Hearts of Compassion   Hearts of Compassion is a ministry of Colonial...
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Metro Jackson churches honor women in leadership

While an estimated 80 percent of lead pastors are men, one 2012 study found that over half of part-time church staff members were women. That doesn’t include all the women serving and leading in volunteer roles. Below are just a few examples of women who are servant...
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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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Faith, support, and care at Marian Hall Assisted Living

by | Nov 28, 2025

Submitted by St. Catherine’s Village Has the subject of assisted living come up in recent conversations with your loved ones? This holiday season, give your family the gift of inner peace by visiting the award-winning Marian Hall at St. Catherine’s Village … where care, comfort, and connection...

Moses’ mother was pro-life

by | Nov 1, 2025

By Chrissy Sanders As a mom to three boys, Elsa the ice queen just isn’t a big deal in our house. No, the movies in our usual rotation are mostly those involving superheroes, dragons, and lightsabers. However, one movie that I introduced my boys to recently was 1998's “The Prince of Egypt,” based...

Keep moving: The importance of staying active at every age

by | Oct 1, 2025

By Dr. Turner Brown I’ve seen firsthand the difference staying active can make in a person’s life. As a joint replacement surgeon — and as a Christian — I believe God designed our bodies to move. When we do, we not only feel better physically but also experience greater joy in serving Him and...