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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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Mississippi mental health resource guide

For our Faith & Mental Health edition, we wanted to provide a list of people, organizations, and resources that can help with everything from suicidal ideation to intimacy problems, substance abuse, motherhood challenges, and more. Please note, many of these...
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Your favorite public school teachers and coaches

Public school educators and coaches are some of the hardest-working individuals we know, and we asked YOU to name your favorites. Read on to meet just a few of Mississippi’s brightest lights - and be on the lookout next year to submit YOUR tributes! Jennifer Adams is...
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Wedding vendors’ advice for your big day

We asked Mississippi wedding vendors, “What’s the biggest piece of advice you would offer your clients?” Their answers provide lots of helpful hints that will make the big day go better - and even some good advice for the marriage itself. The Chapel at Livingston...
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Before and after: Kitchen Tune-Up

by | May 30, 2025

Submitted by Kitchen Tune-Up “When I first moved into my home, I felt like something was missing. I had always dreamed of a light, airy kitchen — one that was not only beautiful and open but also efficient and easy to navigate. I would see stunning kitchens on TV and imagine having a bright,...

Senior living: Finding the right care at the right time

by | May 30, 2025

Submitted by St. Catherine’s Village Choosing the right senior living option for yourself or a loved one is a deeply personal decision — and one that ideally should be made before a health crisis forces it. Many families begin exploring senior housing opportunities with certain expectations;...

A stroke at 18: How quick action saved Katie’s life

by | May 2, 2025

Submitted by St. Dominic Health At 18 years old, Katie Arrington was like any other freshman at Mississippi State University — excited for the future, balancing classes and new experiences, and spending as much time as possible outdoors doing what she loved. A passionate bowhunter and artist from...

Metro Jackson travel recs and resources

by | May 2, 2025

By Katie Ginn Are you behind on planning your summer vacation? Sometimes inspiration is right around the corner: Below are just a few of metro Jackson’s visit-worthy attractions, whether you live in the tri-county or within driving distance - plus, the perfect place to rent a car for day trips or...