Insights

Essays, profiles, thoughts, wits, and wisdoms

A Mother’s Complete Trust

A Mother’s Complete Trust

Just minutes into this world, Christy Dunaway’s life as an infant born in October 1963 without either forearm and missing a leg hit an extreme fork in the road. Despite the medical advice of the era, her parents chose for her the path of unconditional love, acceptance, and trust.

God Knows All Our Hiding Spots

God Knows All Our Hiding Spots

Whether He speaks to you on a soft breeze or yells at you over your workout music, God finds a way to get His message across, just as Mandi Burgess of Madison, MS, discovered recently. And heeding His not-so-subtle call, led her on a trip abroad that opened her heart to what mission work truly means.

Unexpected Blessings

Unexpected Blessings

An unexpected diagnosis during Shanna Smith’s fourth pregnancy led her on a journey of faith and a changed perspective of Who is really in control of her life.

Ribbons and Runners

Ribbons and Runners

Coach Don Powers learned a lot in his years leading young athletes; but, perhaps his greatest lesson, came from a group of girls who loved to run.

From Reflecting to Reveling

From Reflecting to Reveling

Rainy day reflecting on self improvement leads Mississippi wife, mother, and teacher Rachel Hogue to a realization that she may have more to revel in rather than to fret over.

Running Emotional Red Lights

Running Emotional Red Lights

Mom of three, one of whom is a special needs child, Shanna Smith will not let stress stall her goals for the new year, and she encourages us all to run whatever emotional red lights are keeping us from living life to the fullest.