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Scholarship Finalist: Ramey Medders

March 26, 2020

Something my church has instilled in me from a young age is that missions are so important. Whether financially supporting them, praying for the people that go on them, or participating in them yourself they are an amazing way to share the love and Word of God. During my sophomore year of high school, I …

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Scholarship Finalist: Emily Fitzhugh

March 26, 2020

My Christian faith has impacted my high school career by allowing me the opportunity to lead worship in the First Priority club at my school, to share God with others, and learn to lean on Him when I need direction. The summer before junior year, I attended Motion Conference. God put it on my heart …

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Scholarship Finalist: Kaylee Vail

March 26, 2020

My Christian faith has greatly impacted my high school career. I believe you can sum up God in one word…”Love”. God expects us to love everyone just as He loves us. I try to show everyone love, but the one time that sticks out the most was when I met a boy. I was a …

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Spreading Good News & Helping Local Businesses & Ministries During COVID-19

March 25, 2020

Laurie’s Blog We are very fortunate that the production of our Good News content has not been hampered during these uncertain times. More than ever people in our community are in search of Good News and we are stepping up to provide it and make sure they know where they can find it. A big …

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Let’s Stay in Touch!

March 18, 2020

Laurie’s Blog While many of us right now may be unable to connect in person, we can still touch the lives of others with God’s love. Pray Together– Some of my most valued prayers have been said with close friends or family by text, prayed through an email, or spoken over the phone. Consider texting, …

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Why Staying Socially Active as You Age Is Good for Your Health

February 29, 2020

Senior Scene Why Staying Socially Active as You Age Is Good for Your Health Although loneliness may not seem like a significant issue, lack of social contact can have a seriously detrimental effect on the emotional and physical health of older adults, who are often most susceptible to isolation. It’s a fact of life that …

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Vision for Your Estate Plan in 2020

February 28, 2020

Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning March is “Save Your Vision” month, and your vision for your estate plan may need saving as well. Wills and trusts should not be big secrets. The best way you can make sure that your intended wishes will occur is to make sure your entire cast …

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A Quiet Strength: Behind the Scenes of Chick-fil-A

February 28, 2020

Cover Story Truett Cathy founded one of the largest fast food restaurant chains in America, Chick-fil-A, in 1946. Do you recognize the name Jeannette M. Cathy? Wife to Truett Cathy, Jeannette played a very important role in Chick-fil-A’s success, albeit mostly behind the scenes. Trudy Cathy White watched her mother provide their family with a …

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Appeal to the Courtroom of Heaven

February 26, 2020

Best Books Plead Your Case in the Courtroom of Heaven. With the slam of the gavel, the hopes and dreams for your future shatter. With a judgment rendered, you or a loved one now serve time in prison. Will another court hear your pleas? In despair over her son’s future, Shonda Whitworth petitioned the Lord …

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Jesus – The God Who Knows Your Name

February 26, 2020

Best Books I am not alone in my proclivity to spiritual distraction. As Christians, we are surrounded by alluring diversions and secondary issues which capture our attention and crowd out the one true thing that matters more than all the rest collectively – the person of Jesus. Doctrinal discussions, ecclesial and secular politics, and prophetic …

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