Past Issues

MARCH 2018

2018 Christian Leaders of the Future

FEBRUARY 2018

Cheryl Prewitt Salem—Through Eyes of Faith

JANUARY 2018

Flonzie Brown Wright—Pioneer, Visionary, and Steel Magnolia

DECEMBER 2017

Drake Bassett, CEO of Palmer Home—A Heart for Children

NOVEMBER 2017

Dan & Hazel Hall—Hearts Set on the Journey

OCTOBER 2017

Jenni and Lee Smith—“Specially” Blessed

SEPTEMBER 2017

Tim and Alison Wildmon—On the Front Lines of America’s Culture War

AUGUST 2017

Bill and Mary Buckley—FCA’s Dynamic Duo

JULY 2017

Sissy & Danny Jackson—The Delta Doc and His Soulmate

JUNE 2017

Robert St. John—He Loves Well

MAY 2017

Rachel & Beau Burnham—Rescued, Redeemed, Restored

APRIL 2017

Dr. Roger Parrott—Belhaven University’s Creative Leader

MARCH 2017

2017 Christian Leaders of the Future

FEBRUARY 2017

2017 The Church in Mississippi—Is It Relevant?

JANUARY 2017

Swayze Waters—Chasing Dreams But Trusting God

DECEMBER 2016

Jay Hopson—His Story of Faith, Family, and Football

NOVEMBER 2016

Tori Nunnelee—Still Thankful

OCTOBER 2016

Darlene Gore—A Breast Cancer Journey

OCTOBER 2016

Darlene Gore—A Breast Cancer Journey

SEPTEMBER 2016

Paul Lacoste—He Ain’t Who He Was

AUGUST 2016

Stephen & Melissa Johnston—Called to Make a Difference

JULY 2016

Stephanie Billingsley—The Horse Lady with a Huge Heart

JUNE 2016

Ben Howland—The Real Deal

MAY 2016

Jill Freeze—Her Life and Calling

APRIL 2016

Luther Ott—Living the Gospel

MARCH 2016

2016 Christian Leaders of the Future

FEBRUARY 2016

Rev. Chris Diggs—Living in the Light

JANUARY 2016

The Reclaimed Project—Holistic Restoration of God’s Children

DECEMBER 2015

Dean Scott—Dean of Mississippi College School of Law

NOVEMBER 2015

Trey and Enley Long—From the Pew to the Pavement

OCTOBER 2015

Stacy Underwood—The Soul of HeARTworks

SEPTEMBER 2015

Peggie Gillom-Granderson—Journey of a Champion

AUGUST 2015

Robert Khayat—A Legacy of Integrity

JULY 2015

Nancy Luke Carpenter—All-American Soldier’s Mom

JUNE 2015

Dr. Tom McCraney—A Dad with A Long View

MAY 2015

Sarah Williams Berry—A Real Super Mom

APRIL 2015

Jason L. Walton—Portraits in the Gallery of Leadership and Life

MARCH 2015

Christian Leaders of the Future 2015

FEBRUARY 2015

Beth O’Reilly—A New Heart

JANUARY 2015

J.J. and Melanie Jasper—A Story of Grieving Well and Celebrating Life

DECEMBER 2014

Mike Campbell and Redeemer Church—Gospel-Centered and Gospel-Driven

NOVEMBER 2014

Breck Tyler—A Life of Gratitude and Generosity

OCTOBER 2014

Joni Eareckson Tada—Real and Relevant

SEPTEMBER 2014

Chip and Christy Henderson—Real and Relevant

AUGUST 2014

The Marquez Family—Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

JULY 2014

Major General Leon Collins—An American Hero

JUNE 2014

Rockey & Susan Felker—It’s All Been Good

MAY 2014

Alison & Jody Schmelzer’s—A Journey of Faith

APRIL 2014

Ligon Duncan—Faithfully Following Christ

MARCH 2014

2014 Christian Leaders of the Future

FEBRUARY 2014

The Mississippi Girlchoir—A Heart for Song

JANUARY 2014

CJ Stewart—Wounded Warrior on a Mission

DECEMBER 2013

Ginnie Ingram—A Faithful Legacy

NOVEMBER 2013

Joey Garner—A Leading Lady

OCTOBER 2013

Aaron & Felicia Kent—A Journey of Faith

SEPTEMBER 2013

Sister Trinita’s Legacy—A Heart for God

AUGUST 2013

Coach Hugh Freeze—What Matters to Him

JULY 2013

Jack and Tammy Lane: Life and Ministry—It’s All the Same

JUNE 2013

David and Meg Robbins—Ministry to Millennials

MAY 2013

Wendy Herring—Just the Heart for Serving

APRIL 2013

Bo Bowen—Making Disciples in Ukraine

MARCH 2013

2013 Christian Leaders of the Future

FEBRUARY 2013

Larry Grantham—A Man Among Men

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