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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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Thinking Outside the Box
Sherri and Clyde Hutchison discovered the inspiration for the Backyard Safari Company during what they thought were routine strolls with their grandchildren. Spawned by an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, their products
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Pumpkin Pie
People have been crazy about pumpkins for centuries. We know that some form of pumpkin was served at the first Thanksgiving, but the folks in the colonies had more than