Mississippi Archives - Page 16 of 31

‘Go where the people are’: Mississippi Baptists engaging state fairgoers with gospel

October 3, 2023

Mississippi Baptist volunteers will be working with their state Baptist evangelism tent at the 2023 Mississippi State Fair.

First person: Choose joy, hope and resilience over despair

September 30, 2023

In the journey of life, we are often presented with situations that are not within our control. It’s as if we are sailing on an open sea and at times the waves decide to show no mercy.

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Single mom’s ‘first stop’ in Mississippi helps birth ministry out of tragedy

September 30, 2023

O’Shea Lowery’s life was forever changed on April 27, 1990. “When the sun came up that morning, I never imagined the sorrow that would soon overcome the hearts of 24-year-old me and my children,” she recalled.

Mississippi woman’s commitment to God’s Word ‘speaks to my heart’

September 13, 2023

Reading the Word: A habit or a discipline? Ask Billie Lang of West Point, Mississippi, that question, and she will quickly tell you, “It is a discipline. But if it’s a habit, it’s a good habit.”

‘Removing the barrier’: New scholarship opens doors for MS students

September 4, 2023

“The whole concept is really removing the barrier of cost of premium Christian higher education,” said Darby Renfro, a freshman at Mississippi College.

Former inmate takes on new role at Mississippi penitentiary

September 3, 2023

“This is exactly where I am supposed to be, which is helping guys,” said Robert Hyde, program supervisor at Mississippi State Penitentiary.

Mississippi Baptist building dedicates new prayer room

September 2, 2023

“Use this room. It does us no good to have a prayer room if people aren’t utilizing it,” said Shawn Parker, MBCB executive director-treasurer, during the dedication ceremony.