Jimmy had a unique gift for attracting and mentoring (he would say discipling) outstanding young people. The people of Mississippi are extraordinary. Whenever I am out of state or country, and folks ask me what I like most about Mississippi or what is most unique about Mississippi, I say “the people.” As a native South…

Those who trust in the unchanging God may begin our journey with durable comfort, confidence and hope. On the first Sunday of this year, I stood at the back of the church greeting cherished friends. The stories of their lives and the events of the last year, and our wonderings about the new year ahead,…