There in a Pinch
A small but mighty local Red Cross Disaster Action Team answers calls across seven counties, offering comfort and aid at all hours to help strangers through their darkest times. by
Honoring the Past
by Kari Apted Anderson Wright was just a little boy when he began cleaning graves at Oxford Cemetery, his small but sure hands pulling up weeds and brushing away debris.
Where Service Never Stops
Anderson Wright rose out of a segregated Oxford to build a life through steadfast resilience, dedication to family and his transformative experiences in the United States Navy. Now in his
Meet the Publishers Fall 2025
We are grateful to be a part of this community, and we are grateful for everyone whose support makes this magazine possible. Summer has come and gone, and another beach
‘Life Moves Pretty Fast’
Live long enough and buildings become part of your story. For instance, the Franklin Store in Starrsville—which artist Tray Corley so brilliantly painted to serve as the latest cover of
Chef Wes’ Tastes of Summertime
As a professional chef who trained at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, I enjoy showing others how to make restaurant-quality food at home. I chose both of
Restorative Powers
Jay Hobbs faced prison at age 25 but found redemption through Georgia’s Resource Court. Its rigorous support system transformed his life, offering him hope over punishment. by Wendy Rodriguez Jay
Meant for Missions
Doug Doster’s faith fuels a global outreach, though the 85-year-old former grocer has worn out a path to Mexico. His tireless service transforms lives through sharing the Gospel and tending
When Art Becomes Life
Tray Corley never attended art school, but his paintings are already intriguing enough to have drawn fans from across the globe. His once-latent creativity has exploded into a personal passion