Meet the Publishers Winter 2026
We are grateful to be a part of this community, and we are grateful for everyone whose support makes this magazine possible. We had the honor of sharing Gary Price’s
‘A Blessed Life’
Dr. Judy Greer became the first full-tenured female professor at Oxford College and retired after 33 years with the school. At the age of 90, she remains a source of
Generational Impact
by Kari Apted When I arrived to interview Dr. Judy Greer, she stepped out on her porch and held the front door open for me. Her brilliant blue eyes and
No Place Too Dark
Addiction, violence and loss once defined Myles Lance. Prison became the place where he found faith, purpose and transformation, along with the desire to reach out to others battling the
A Great Harvest, Few Workers
As students search for truth in a hostile world filled with temptation, a wave of baptisms revealed the power of planting seeds in fertile, eternal soil. by Cullen Johnson “He
Lifting Spirits
Inspired by her grandmother’s legacy, Jamaica native Paulette Robinson Morrison honors a lifelong call to serve by bringing meals, compassion and ministry to Covington’s disadvantaged. by Michelle Floyd Some grandparents
A ‘Strong’ Foundation
Kendarrius Spear’s life may have ended in a 2024 shooting, but his mother made certain the former Alcovy High School basketball star’s legacy would carry forward through a nonprofit organization
Of Birdies and Bogies
Bradley Patton teaches golfers of all ages to elevate their respective games. As the director of instruction at Ashton Hills Golf Club, his coaching style blends curiosity and connection with
In Pursuit of the Hellbender Salamander
Thomas Floyd’s service to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources as a wildlife biologist spans decades, and his research on the elusive amphibian now fuels statewide ecological awareness efforts. by
Braille, Bravery and Breakthroughs
With the unwavering support of her family, teachers and community, 8-year-old Kennedy Carlock proves that blindness need not be a barrier to brilliance. by Avril Occilien-Similien Kennedy Carlock has already
Sacred Steps
Mother-daughter duo Nancy and Alexandria Schulz turned a lifelong love of travel and the outdoors into a soul-searching, 14-day pilgrimage across Portugal and Spain. by David Roten Nancy Schulz and
In Memoriam: Ronald Bradley
(Nov. 19, 1934-Oct. 3, 2025) by Brian Knapp Word reached my ears on a Sunday morning in October that Ronald M. Bradley had completed his race after 90 years, 10
Safe Haven
Cecilia Fernandez channeled her passions into purpose when she created Best Friends Farm, a refuge in Oxford where rescued animals and children with special needs find compassion, connection and community.
Wild at Heart
Paintbrushes just seem to belong in Wes Whitney’s hands. The 69-year-old Fort Worth, Texas, native was born into an Air Force family, which allowed him to see the world at
Russell Evans’ Liberian Gravy
I grew up in Minnesota, the state with the largest population of immigrants from the West African nation of Liberia. One day, I went to a friend’s house to play