More Than a Team Ten Experts in Our Field
Some of us have experienced our loving little ones being fascinated with their bathtub items floating during bath time. What happens when these little experimenters don’t have water in the
Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
I was born and raised in the cold state of Maine, one of 12 children and the granddaughter of a chef. I’ve always loved cooking for other people and worked
‘Time Marches On, Doesn’t It?’
I once viewed winter through a lens of dread. As someone who has fought a lifelong battle with anxiety and depression, it was the season with which I was least
Freedom Fighter
Semina Books’ past was filled with traumatic experiences, including abandonment, abuse, addiction and shame. Yet her story does not end there. By God’s grace, her life now serves as a
Called to Sainthood
Those who are redeemed in Christ are expected to lead lives of mercy, peace, integrity, justice and generosity. When in doubt, ask ‘What Would Jesus Do?’ by Paul Yeun “Who
Connection Point
Crystal Sanders had few resources to build a new life after she moved from Kentucky to Newton County with her two small children. Determined not to let her past define
Matt Cooper’s Damascus Road
The Covington police officer was shot between the eyes while responding to a shoplifting call on Sept. 3, 2018. Though his miraculous physical recovery has been wrought with difficulty, it
Caught in a Pickle
Ron and Tami Mast were exposed to a competitive outlet in the unlikeliest of places. They set out to share their discovery by connecting their community to one of the
Call of the Wild
Linda Scovanner always enjoyed breaking down cultural norms and stereotypes, so it was only natural that she would find a way to do so—and show others how to do the
Sewn Together
Award-winning seamstress Carol von Cannon’s work represents a lifetime of honing her craft. Perhaps even more than her blue ribbons, von Cannon finds pride in teaching the skills she learned
Art Speaks: Glass
Wildart is home to two glass artists, John Conkling and Greta Beech. After taking an extensive glass fusion class in 2005, John’s love for fusion was born. For him, glass
To SAT or ACT? That is the Question
Preparation is paramount for the tests colleges use for admissions and merit-based scholarships or endowments. by Taticasejuana Bobo Stevens If you are interested in higher academia, it’s never too early
Seven Acres of Freedom
Lisa Kario saw an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream when she moved to Newton County from Connecticut two decades ago, so she purchased a farm and began populating it
Financial Planning Income Tax Season
Although calendar year 2022 is in the books, there are still things that you can do before the income tax filing deadline of April 15th that can have a positive
Following the Science
Laura Lambert never planned on leading a classroom, but a career in education found her nonetheless. Named as the Newton County School System’s 2023 Teacher of the Year, she relishes
Coaching ‘Coop’
by Nat Harwell I was coaching at Conyers Middle School in 1996 when I learned through the grapevine that some people in high places wondered if I would be interested
Signs of the Times
For all its horrors, the coronavirus pandemic forced society into necessary innovations from which many benefit. It drew new gifts out of Robert and April Chapman’s children, as they tapped
Meet the Publishers Fall 2026
One Sunday, when I was a relatively new believer, I made the following comment: “I need to pray for patience.” The collective gasp and the advice that…