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contentsOCTOBER 2012

features32 Deborah Bryant

Mississippi’s First Lady

46 Special Feature Amy Grant…Today

columns16 The Way I See It

A Chat with Smokey Reaves

18 Modern Motherhood The Tale of an Anti-Soccer Mom (Part II)

20 HomeWorks The Snowball Principle

22 Youth News Someone Is Watching YOU

38 Outside In Be Still and Listen

40 This is My Story The Special Friends Class at FirstPresbyterian Day School Blessed and Blessing

42 Salt & Light Mission Mississippi Honors 2 Heroes

44 Education Connection Top 3 Reasons Children and Teens Do Poorly in School

45 Living My Call The Goodley Heirtage of Mary Libby Payne

50 Legal Advice Do You Have a Will or a Trust? Why?

51 Let’s Talk it Over Learning to Walk

52 Pastor’s Perspective Looking for a Leader

53 Single Still, Single Again A Single Journey

54 Let’s Get Real Addiction, Idolatry, and Wholeness

departments26 Christian Commerce

Rx Remedies

28 Food For Thought Easy Crock Pot Dishes

30 Healthy Living Fitness: The Real Fountain of Youth

36 Welcome Home Freshening Up for Fall

43 A View From YouComments from our Website

48 Fresh Finds Fall Picks

56 Tech Finds 7 Apps You Should Check Out

58 The Doctor Is In The New Health Care Law and Your Mammogram

59 Rave ReviewsBooks, Movies, and Music

in every issue10 Editor’s Letter60 Event Calendar62 Quips & Quotes62 Ad Directory

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A Woman’s Right to Restby Denise George

The subtitle is “14Types of Biblical RestThat Will TransformYour Life.” Definitelyworth the time to readif you are in the throesof being all things toall people. This worksas a devotional for byyourself time, as wellas for a small group.

The Power of Praying for Your Adult Childrenby Stormie Omartian

I was not a huge fan of herfirst books, but I amdevouring this one. Iespecially like the scripturereferences at the end ofeach chapter, the guidedprayer outlines, and theway she addresses theanxieties that we mothershave over our children—no matter their age.

Blind Hopeby Kim Meeder

I read this on my recent 14hour flight home fromDenver. I am sure thepassenger beside methought I was cryingbecause of the flight fiasco.Actually this book somoved me I could not stopthe tears. A rescued dogand the girl who alsoneeded rescuing. Refreshing and a reminder ofGod’s grace for imperfect and selfish people.

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It was Charles Swindoll, pastor, author, educator, and radio host, who said,“Life is 10%what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” There is a world of potential wisdom in thatobservation. I live in the season of reflection—looking back over decades, really, of pushing hard to control,or arrange, things that really weren’t mine to dictate. Hence, a lot of circumstances that could have beenjoyful simply were not because I focused on my fears and insecurities, rather than embracing unfamiliartasks as opportunities for growth. What most of us think we want is a nice little predictable life, and wewould prefer that God not rattle our comfort zones too much. Walking by faith is fine as long as it doesn’trequire a great deal of—well—faith and uncertainty.

God, on the other hand, doesn’t much do “predictable.” He is rather fond of parting seas, feeding themultitudes from a small, brown-bag lunch, shutting the mouths of lions, turning the world upside down witha disheveled band of fishermen whose credentials would not impress anybody, and basically doing whateveris impossible. He did say, “My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness”(2 Corinthians 12:9a). No matter how many times He proves that He keeps His promises, fear has thecapacity to paralyze us when we face a challenge—and so we cling to the status quo.

When First Lady Deborah Bryant described her initial reactions to her husband’s political aspirations, Iso identified with her feelings that I could almost finish her sentences for her! I compared her anxiety to mydays as a piano major when I suffered such stage fright that I could not ever enjoy performing because I wasnever convinced that I was prepared enough! In her first days in the limelight, one door after anotheropened for Phil, but all she could see were discomfort and fear and the nagging notion that she did not havewhat it takes. There came a degree of relinquishing control on Deborah’s part, and, by God’s grace, she haslearned what tasks are hers and what tasks are God’s. Great joy came with that realization! To see herfunction in her role today, is to see someone completely at ease and quite comfortable in her own skin.

It is a theme I run across often in interviewing people for stories. God reaches down and gives a chargeto a mere human, and, like Moses, we are prone to say, “Actually, Lord, I can’t do this. Would you callsomeone else?” In those holy moments, however, when an ordinary man or woman is willing to go whereGod leads, it can be downright inspiring and exhilarating, and larger than life. In our “Salt and Light”section, we spotlight two very different, and yet very alike, people who risked a great deal to be a part ofsomething they felt God was calling them to, in a day when it was very difficult. Dr. Ollye Shirley and Mr.Jack Reed, Sr., will be honored by Mission Mississippi at their Racial Reconciliation Banquet on October 25at the Jackson Convention Center. It was a delight for me to speak with both of them in early September. AsI read a little on the history of each of them, it occurred to me the whole out-of-the-comfort-zone thing thatcharacterizes so much of God’s work in this crazy world. There is almost always some discomfort involved,and the process of being “used” by God is rarely without pain. I heard Beth Moore say recently in my Biblestudy that we are called to trust God where we are. This place—this crazy, fallen, extraordinarily wonderful,and often just as extraordinarily terrible place that we live—is precisely the place where we are called topractice our faith. As Beth said, it’s a painful place to get to, and it’s also a beautiful place to stay when werealize that God is indeed with us in the struggle.

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➺the way i see itby MARTIN E. WILLOUGHBY, JR.

Irecently had the pleasure of meeting John“Smokey” Reaves. Smokey, in his sixties, is still abig guy who looks like he played professional

sports in his youth. We were having breakfast witha mutual friend who introduced us. I knew it was goingto be an interesting meeting when our waiter came overto take our order and Smokey engaged with him abouthis life and faith which led to a powerful time of prayer!As the conversation continued, I realized that I was inthe rare presence of one of those followers of Christ whohave completely and unashamedly surrendered their lifeto Him.

Smokey is well known in Dallas as a giant in the faithand as the owner of the famous Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que, which he has operated for the last 33 years. Early inhis career, he had owned nightclubs with DallasCowboys’ greats Harvey Martin and Drew Pearson.However, when he had a spiritual revival, he moved out of thenightclub business to focus on his restaurant. He also felt led to start a

Bible study, which has been meeting in a side room in his restauranton Tuesdays at 12:30 for over 30 years. In a room that is meant tohold about 30 people, typically well over twice that many come toexperience fellowship and the Word of God. Smokey said, “Rich folks,poor folks, black, white, brown, Asian—they all come to this meeting.This is what heaven looks like, and I want to get a glimpse of heavenhere on earth so when I get there I don’t have culture shock.”

Discipleship is Smokey’s passion. He shared with me that a man offaith had invested eight years of his life discipling him on how to havea meaningful relationship with Christ. I don’t recall that gentlemen’s

name, but his spiritual descendants are too many tocount. Smokey has spent his life investing in the lives ofmen, who he in turns challenges to invest in the lives ofother men. Whenever he starts to disciple someone, heis very clear that he is there to help them for a seasonand then to turn them loose to go replicate that in thelives of other men. As a father, grandfather,businessman, community leader, and part-timeevangelist, Smokey is obviously a busy guy, but he knowshis priorities and at any one time has 20-30 men he isdiscipling.

I read a quote from Smokey where he said, “I just getup every morning and say, ‘Lord, what do You want me todo today? I’m reporting for duty.’” That seems to sum up

his attitude towards life. People who have the boldness and convictionof Smokey always encourage me. Too often, I feel like doubting Thomasor Peter denying that I even know Christ. I am afraid I will offendsomeone or be uncomfortable in sharing in my faith. The truth is thatfear gets in the way.

However, I also know that, “There is no fear in love” (1 John 4:18).Smokey took time to encourage me, build me up, and challenge me tobe more intentional in my disciple making. I don’t know about you,but I need that kind of encouragement and example to see what life issupposed to really be about. As pastor John Ortberg said, “In the endit all goes back in the box.” I know that at the end of his life, SmokeyJohn Reaves will not just have had a successful business career, he willhave created a huge storehouse of treasure in heaven as he has takenthe time to do what Christ asked us to do, “Go therefore and makedisciples.” I hope I can do the same. Y

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what they wish they could do every single day oftheir lives, and help them to be the best theycan be at it—regardless of what it is.

My two oldest started piano lessons a coupleof weeks ago. I send them to the keyboard topractice often. Sometimes they go willingly, andother times they try to argue with me. Emma,my six-year-old, asked for only, “a guitar andsheep music” last year and knows the words tohundreds of songs. She also has a tendency towant to know how to do something withoutputting in the work. When she was four-years-old, Emma used to cry at night, “Why won’tanybody in this house teach me how to read!”But if you tried to sound out words with her,she would become frustrated, “I don’t want todo it that way! I want to do it like Aubrey does!”

“I know you do, but you gotta startsomewhere,” I’d tell her.

Last week, I told Emma to go practice herpiano lessons. She huffed and stomped a tinyfoot, “I don’t WANT to!”

“Do you want to be a rock star or not?” Iasked with raised eyebrows.

She only hesitated for a split second beforestomping out of the room to practice.

I yelled after her, “You’ve got to startsomewhere!” Y

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Last month I wrote about over-scheduledkids and my family’s personal aversion toteam sports. I got mixed reviews. For the

most part, readers felt relieved that theyweren’t the only ones just saying, “No,” toevery sport that comes along. But there werea few readers who vehemently disagreed withme. They said that team sports offeredexperiences that children couldn’t get anywhereelse: team building, self-confidence,socialization, exercise—all by joining thesoccer team. I agree. There is value in teamsports, gymnastics, dance, and music lessonsthat you can’t get playing in a creek.

But here’s the thing. I made the decision thatwas best for my children and my family and Iwant you to do the same thing. My best friend,Sister Wife (we share everything but clothesand husbands,) has three children who areextremely athletic. They thrive on team sports.For her family, it is worth the sacrifice to sit bythe field Saturday after Saturday because she ishelping her kids to develop a gift that God hasgiven them.

My older brother is a talented musician;some (including me) would even call him amusical genius. Growing up taking piano lessonswith him made me feel like a failure. I was goodat it, but I wasn’t as good as he was. He hadfound his calling and I felt like I was standing inhis shadow.

When I became pregnant with Aubrey, Istarted praying immediately, “Father show meher gifts. Show me who you have called her tobe.” I prayed fervently, and continue to pray, forall three of my daughters that God would showme their gifts and callings so that I can help todevelop them. I want them to pursue activitiesthey are passionate about. Tiger Woods didn’tbecome Tiger Woods because his parents madehim take soccer, baseball, football, ballet,badminton, and volleyball. Tiger Woods becamegreat at golf because he played golf. Similarly, Iwant to help my children find what they love,

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Give it a try. Let the snowball principle goto work in all the right places in your life—andstop it consciously in others. Before you knowit, you will have a giant snowman beaming atyour success. Y

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The next morning, the children woke up earlyas usual and ran to the window, but not asnowflake was in sight. The day wore on with nosnow. Areas around us received inches andinches. As the reports came in, it was an idealsnow for Mississippi with the roads clear, butthere was no school and no snow for us.Creating one of our favorite family memories,we piled in the car and along with extendedfamily, headed North—to the then, Holidome.We enjoyed sledding down the hill, the indoorpool, and yes, snowballs. It amazed our youngchildren how one snowball could be rolledaround on the soft snow long enough that themakings of a snowman took place. We built onetall snowman, complete with carrot and scarf.

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Thought Life – Have you ever mulled oversomething so much that it took on a life ofits own? Snowball in action! A small thing,thought to death, can become a big thing.Don’t weigh every scenario and everyoutcome until that little problem hasreached mammoth proportions in your mind.Reality frees you a bit, but stopping thethoughts before they escalate is far better.

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➺youth newsby MARY MORGAN MOHAMED and NEELY HORTON

Someone isWatching YOU

NeelyMary Morgan came inside to tell me what

had happened. We both talked about it for awhile and how it was such a good opportunityto get him a Bible. Aunt Christy, Uncle Andy,Mary Morgan and I all sat down and searchedfor a place to get a Bible. About two dayslater, we went out to shop for a Bible forMario. We ended up spending about 30minutes in the store, just picking out theperfect Bible for Mario. We got him a large-print Bible that was leather bound, so hecould easily read it and it would last for a longtime. We made sure we wrote him a messageinside the Bible to remind him that we loveand care for him and God does too. UncleAndy suggested that we pray for him. Mariohad become a big part of our trip. He didn’tknow it, but he made a bigger impact on usthan we did on him by giving him a Bible.

Both of usThe last day of our trip we found Mario

and gave him his Bible. He was really happyand he told us he would read it. Since he maynot get a lot of attention as a maintenanceworker in Hawaii, we hope that Mario feltspecial and that we showed the true love ofChrist to him.

Advice from two 16 year olds“Don’t let anyone look down on you

because you are young, but set an example forthe believers in speech, in conduct, in love, infaith, and in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12). Eventhough this trip was meant to be just avacation—and it was a great one—God hadgreater plans for it. God has theseopportunities for everyone no matter the age;we just have to learn how to look for them anduse them. God used Mario to show us that weneed to live out 1 Timothy 4:12 every day—nomatter where you are because you never knowwho is watching and what opportunities Godwill bring you. Y

Mary Morgan Mohamed and NeelyHorton are juniors at ManchesterAcademy in Yazoo City.

As 16-year old girls, wedreamed of taking a trip toMaui, Hawaii. Little did weknow that Aunt Christy and UncleAndy [Mary Morgan calls themher adopted aunt and uncle]would actually take us! We wereso excited for all of ouradventures that Uncle Andy andAunt Christy had lined up. Theplans for our 10-day trip includedsnorkeling, zip lining, snowcones, swimming with turtles,beaches, beautiful water,volcanoes, and of course LOTS ofgood food.

We never would have imaginedthat, while on vacation, we couldhave made such a big differencein someone’s life.

Mary MorganOne morning I decided to go outside to do

my devotion. I was actually doing mydevotion: “On doing what God says, when hesays it, and how delayed obedience isdisobedience.” I was getting frustrated withmyself because I felt like I was never able totalk to anyone I didn’t know about God. I waspraying about it, and about that time, Mario,the 78-year-old maintenance worker, camearound behind my chair with his lawnmowerto let me know that I may want to movebecause he was about to cut the grass. As Igrabbed my notebook and Bible he stoppedme and asked “Is that a Bible?” I said yes andhe asked if he could see it. I gave it to him,and he started to flip through it and told methat he was a Christian, too. He wanted toknow where I got it. I told him I got it inMississippi where I live. He wanted to know ifI knew anywhere he might be able to get one.I told him that I didn’t know much aboutwhere to get one in Maui because I didn’t livethere, but I would find out and let him know.


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Also, patient non-compliance is a growing issuethat annually contributes to 125,000 deaths andup to 20% of all hospital and nursing homeadmissions. We have customer servicerepresentatives who make calls to patients toensure they are taking their medications asprescribed, and having them filled on time. Theserepresentatives also communicate with physiciansand coordinate delivery of the medications—at noextra cost—directly to the patient. So, with RxRemedies, you can actually receive the benefits ofmanaged care services—without the extra cost ofa managed care program.

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Anna Claire: We offer compounding ofmedications that are not available through normalretail channels. God created us all unique—andpart of that uniqueness may include medicationneeds that a manufactured med cannot meet.Therefore, certain medications can becompounded to meet your individual personal,and financial, needs. Compounding uses ourknowledge as pharmacists to solve problems. It’svery rewarding to know that you’ve helpedsomeone or someone’s pet—whether it is alidocaine lollipop for a child with Strep throat or afish-flavored medication for a kitten. With RxRemedies, there is no one-size-fits-all or one-med-treats-all approach.

MCL: What prompted you to want to workin such a specialized area of pharmacy?

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for people with medical concerns and prescribedmedications. Medical expenses, diagnoses, andtreatments are growing in number every day.There is no one answer for everyone. I practicethe Golden Rule when working with people. I tryto listen to people about their specific needs as ifthey were family. My dad died of cancer when Iwas young, and I’ll never forget how caring andattentive his family doctor was. I strive to be thatsame kind of person for our patients.

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Remove meat and onions; drain. Shredmeat with 2 forks. Serve with your favoritebarbeque sauce.

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Brown ground meat with the onion. Drainwell. Add ground meat and rest ofingredients to slow cooker. Cook on low for8 to 10 hours. Serve in soup bowls garnishedwith grated sharp cheddar cheese.Cornbread or also crackers are a nicecompliment to chili. Y

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Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Mixwell and cover. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours.Uncover the pot. Use an immersion blender.Blend until 3/4 of the soup is creamed. If youdon’t have an immersion blender, a regularblender could be used to cream severalbatches. Leave some of the beans whole.

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Having been in the fitnessindustry for over 15 years I amconstantly hearing myths and

urban legends pertaining to exercise.One of the most common lines I get is, “I’m tooold to do any of that!” This is a knee-jerkstatement that’s usually more indicative of a fearof trying something new and risking failure. Inyears past, fitness centers and gyms around thecountry were surrounded by both mystique andapprehension as places where only the mostslim, young, beautiful and strong ever dared totread. Fortunately, a shift in the publicperception of what fitness means is breakingdown the imaginary barriers that have keptmany away.

The medical community is probably thesingle biggest reason that Americans of allshapes, sizes and abilities are flocking to fitnesscenters nationwide. Several years ago theAmerican College of Sports Medicine debuteda new motto, ‘Exercise is Medicine’, and alongwith a growing body of research behind thatclaim physicians began to actually recommendand prescribe exercise for many of theirpatients. Regular physical activity has beenshown to reduce excess body fat, help controldiabetes, lower blood pressure and improvemuscular strength and bone density. Inaddition, even a moderately good level of fitnessimproves immune system response and overallwell-being.

As a result, Americans are now not onlyliving longer but are also more concerned withliving better. When I first began personaltraining in the late nineties I could always counton a client asking me to help them look better.Today, people still want to improve theirappearance but they are increasingly concernedwith how their body functions as a whole andnot just having a smaller waistline. The vastmajority of my current clientele is over 50 andnearly all of them are interested more inincreasing their cardiovascular capacity,strength, balance, coordination and evenimproving their athletic performance!

Clearly, the public perception of what a fitbody should be is rapidly changing. Thebodybuilding image that permeated fitness

centers during the 80’s and 90’s has now givenway to the idea that a healthy, strong andbalanced body can belong to just about anyone.Also growing in popularity, especially amongwomen, is strength training. Strength traininginvolves exercising the muscles of the bodyagainst resistance, typically applied in the formof free weights or resistance machines. Thisform of exercise is especially effective inmaintaining and improving muscle mass in thehuman body. This is important because themore muscle mass an individual has, the highertheir metabolic rate becomes and the morecalories their body will expend. An increasedmetabolic rate is helpful in reducing excessivebody fat in both sexes and accounts for the mainreason that males seem to be able to lose bodyfat more quickly than females. Additionally,exercising with free weights has a positive effecton balance and, in fact, I have used free weightsand balance exercises for people well into their70’s with excellent results.

It seems that being able to balance ourbodies as we move every day is something thatmost of us never even think about until wecan’t do it anymore. Usually, people begin tonotice that they have a balance or strengthproblem when they experience difficultystanding up from a seated position. Often thisis written off a simply a by-product of aging,which is not necessarily true. In myexperience it is much more likely to be causedby having a body weight that is far too highand an activity level much too low. The goodnews is that, barring any prohibitive medicalcondition, most people who lose weight and

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From the time Phil Bryant waselected to the legislature in 1990,Deborah has found the parametersof her comfort zone in constantexpansion mode! This confident andcomfortable “First Lady” did notarrive in her role of political spousewithout some growing pains, but asshe looks back on all that she haslearned over the years, she says, “Iam who I am. And I have realizedthat that’s all people really want meto be. I find that out every single dayin this job. When people tell me theyare praying for me, I believe it.”

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right after Marsha Barbour.” She describes the emotions of sheer panicas she immediately replied, “Oh, no I’m not. I don’t do speeches.” Andshe began frantically dialing her husband’s cell phone.

Deborah says she ended up sketching out her biography for theperson who was going to introduce her. “And then,” she laughs, “Therewas really nothing left for me to say. I am a pretty simple person!” Shecan’t remember what she said when it was her turn to speak, but she hadno option or experience to know how to be anything except herself. Toher surprise, she found that people seemed to like her that way.

On the day of our interview, she had been invited to speak at thissame group’s luncheon—five years later. Since that first uncomfortabletime, she has had so many opportunities to speak and is not quite asterrified as she was on that original occasion. This time, she had her notecards and had even done some rehearsing. When she stood to approachthe podium, however, she dropped her cards and they went everywhere.Unflappable lady that she has become, she thought, “Oh well. They’vegot just plain old me again.” And so her second extemporaneous speechwas even more successful than the first. She has learned not to sweat the“small stuff.”

Family BackgroundDeborah Hays Bryant is the fourth of five children born to Doris and

Hardy Hays. She has three brothers and one older sister and recalls achildhood that could not be more 1950’s idyllic. “We never had a lot ofmoney,” she says, “but we weren’t poor. We had everything we needed.”Her grandfather had owned a good bit of land in what used to be thecountry, but as west Jackson grew up around them, their “country”rapidly became part of the capital city.

Deborah describes a close-knit family and a close-knit neighborhoodwhere relationships ran deep, where children played baseball and softballin the vacant lot across the street, where they tromped through thewoods together to find the perfect Cedar tree at Christmas, and wheresummer vacations meant playing outside from daylight until dark—as

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FAVORITE SCRIPTURE“…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and notgrow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31).

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your standagainst the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not againstflesh and blood, but against the rulers, against theauthorities, against the powers of this dark world and againstthe spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians6:10-12).

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my helpcome? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven andearth” (Psalm 121:1-2).

FAVORITE DEVOTIONAL BOOKJesus Calling by Sarah Young. (The First Lady downloaded itto her I-pad and reads it first thing each day).

HER PLATFORMWith a great desire to do as much as she can in her fouryears as First Lady, she uses the acronym, H-O-M-E to outlineissues pertaining to Healthcare, Outdoors, Mansionpreservation, and Education. Statistics that concern herinclude Mississippi’s position as #1 in teen pregnancy. Otherconcerns are childhood obesity, early childhooddevelopment, and continuing to preserve the historictreasure that is our Governor’s Mansion.


well as taking family vacations with the entire neighborhood! Despite thechanges that time has wrought on the demographic of her oldneighborhood, she has maintained ties with all of those families. The VanWinkle community was a wonderful place to grow up in those days,and Deborah considers herself quite blessed to have grown up exactlyas she did.

She attended Lake Elementary School, Hardy Junior High School,and graduated from Provine High School. Her church was also in theneighborhood. The Van Winkle Methodist Church stood on land donatedby her grandfather, and the Hays children were there every time thedoors opened. In fact, the church stood in such close proximity to theirhome, that rarely did her parents crank up the car to get to church. Theywalked through the neighborhood year in and year out. It is one ofDeborah’s dearest memories—the fact that all the important things in herlife were right there close at hand.

She was christened and married in that same church, and it had beensuch a cornerstone of her life that she had quite a tough adjustmentmoving her membership to another church years after she and Philwere married.

As a little girl, did she have dreams of what her life might look likewhen she grew up? Like almost all little girls of her generation hernumber one dream was to grow up, get married, have children and “livehappily ever after.” It wasn’t very complicated or politically correct oranything like that. But it was a very authentic dream for Deborah Hays.And she hasn’t spent one day since regretting those dreams or wonderingwhat would have happened if she had chosen something different.

The most important anchors in Deborah’s life have remained the sameover the decades. It is notable that those “anchors”—like faith andfamily—have helped her keep her equilibrium as she found herselfnavigating the tenuous sea of politics.

A “John Wayne” Kind of GuyDeborah wasn’t expecting to meet her future husband when, as a

student at Hinds Community College, a mutual friend invited her tomeet a group at the Pizza Hut. There was probably a degree ofmatchmaking behind the scenes as Deborah and Phil were sort of puttogether among some other established “couples.” Both of them wereenrolled at Hinds, and it wasn’t too long after the Pizza Hut meeting thatDeborah walked out of class one day and found Phil waiting for her. She

still wonders if his explanation for being there was really because he“happened” to be there or whether he was pursuing her, but either way,she was glad to be with him.

She says she knew from the very beginning that he was going to besuccessful at whatever he decided to pursue. She adds that it might be agood thing that she never really considered politics as one of thosepossible venues! Deborah was attracted to his “John Wayne” sort ofruggedness, but she could list a million other things about him that madehim stand out from others she had dated.

Like Deborah, he had grown up in a close-knit family and she couldsee that they shared the same values. She describes him as a person withstrong morals, honorable ambitions, and “he was very patriotic.” Eventhen, that struck her as unusual, but something she really liked abouthim. With a little giggle she says, “He was sort of John Wayne. But Icould tell that whatever he chose to do he was going to do it well.”

Perspective and PurposeAfter Deborah married Phil on December 31, 1976, this young lady

who was not at all fond of the word “change” found her life to be a seriesof changes and circumstances that called for adjustment. She began herlong career with St. Dominic Hospital in March 1975, and although sheserved in numerous positions over the years, she liked the predictabilityand the sameness of her surroundings. A self-motivated worker, she saysshe has never needed the constant pat on the back to feel rewarded forher efforts. She sets her own standards high, and she is possibly hertoughest critic and the one whose approval matters most.

In great contrast is her husband. In the early years of their marriagehis boundless energy and outgoing personality were propelling him intonew situations with new opportunities at every turn. He seemed to adapteffortlessly to whatever was put in front of him. He met people so easily,and he was assuming leadership roles all over the place. He was sofocused and obviously had a bright future and a deep sense of purpose.

Deborah was struggling to find her place in the midst of so muchchange. Although she was incredibly proud of her husband, she feltsomewhat purposeless as she thought of herself as “just somebody whoworks in medical records at St. Dominic’s.”

She was driving between dialysis centers one day alone in the car,thinking out loud and carrying on a conversation with God. “Youknow, God. Phil has so much purpose in his life. He is making an

The most important anchors in Deborah’s life have remained the same over thedecades. It is notable that those “anchors” like faith and family have helped her

keep her equilibrium as she found herself navigating the tenuous sea of politics.


impact, and what do I have? I have nothing.” And then there was a real Holy Spirit moment when the thought

flashed across her mind that she was in exactly the place God hadcalled her. She was in front of families every day—in the hall, in theclinics, in the hospital—patients and families who were going throughall sorts of illness and sadness and did not want to be where they were.She could speak to them. She could comfort them, and she could lifttheir spirits. Her perspective changed in an instant.

Her relationship with the Lord changed, too. It was more intense andmore personal than it had beenthrough all the years of church andof doing all the right things. Itmoved to a whole new level whenGod literally gave her eyes to seesomething she had completelymissed before.

She had a new realization, too,for the manner in which Satan likesto attack believers. “He makes aperson feel unworthy. He knowswhere our vulnerabilities are. Inever felt unworthy after that day.Not that there weren’t times when Istruggled, but I learned that the not-being-worthy idea was not from God’shand.” That lesson has never been forgotten.

The Political FishbowlPhil won his first political office in 1990 when he was elected to the

Mississippi Legislature. He has been involved in government ever since,serving as State Auditor for nine years prior to being elected LieutenantGovernor in 2007. Deborah has had a lot of practice by now as “thecandidate’s wife.” Politics, for her, has been a constant force thatstretched her, challenged her, and pushed her to do things she neverdreamed she would or could do.

But as much as she has grown with the demands, in so many ways,she has not changed at all. When Phil was first elected State Auditor,Deborah says she cried for two weeks. In the beginning, she was focusedon the negative. She dislikes the way accusations and attacks are hurledback and forth through ads and news media. When pundits tell her notto take it seriously that “it’s just politics,” she doesn’t accept thatexcuse. “It’s not all about politics,” she says. “There are lives andfamilies and other people involved, and no one wants to see peoplethey love criticized, belittled, and ridiculed.”

It was during Phil’s long tenure as State Auditor, however, thatDeborah began to see the positive aspect of public service. “He did suchan outstanding job with that position, and I saw that he was really inpolitics for all the right reasons. I respected him for that.”

Even though she says she had some moments of “push back” whenPhil announced that he wanted to run for Governor, she had no doubtthat that was exactly what he should do. Her only reservations were herold feelings of inadequacy. “I can’t give a speech. I can’t do this…can’t,can’t, can’t.” Fortunately, she had another of those Holy Spirit moments

when God gave her a newperspective on the situation.

Her husband’s counsel was thatshe had always commented on herlove for helping others. That iswhat gave her such satisfaction inher position at St. Dominic’s. AsFirst Lady, she would have an evengreater opportunity to help somany more people than she everhad the opportunity to help before.

“At first, I thought, Phil was justtelling me that. But I did startlooking for the positives. I also

reminded the Lord that I could notdo this by myself. If he wanted us to

be here, then He was going to have to show me exactly how to do this.”She adds with a genuine smile, “And then I started meeting people.” Shetook her eyes off herself and embraced the opportunity to meet thepeople God put in her path.

And it has been amazing. On any given day, you might find Deborahgiving tours in the mansion and not limiting her guests to just the historicoriginal rooms. She frequently allows tourists to view the family livingquarters because she firmly believes the mansion belongs to all of us.The Mansion Foundation, a charitable 501(c)(3), provided the funds tofurnish the family quarters.

Although these rooms on the second floor are still a work in progress,it looks like home. Son, Patrick, who is an interior designer, selected thepaint colors and the furnishings. It is a comfortable inviting place withwarmth that reflects the personality of the First Lady.

Sitting across the room from her that afternoon, it was hard for me toimagine that she ever viewed herself as “not worthy” or lacking in thegifts required to make an impact in the world. From the outside lookingin, I would say Deborah Hays Bryant is the epitome of style, grace, and aperfect fit for the people of Mississippi. Y

Governor and Mrs. Bryant celebrate daughter Katie’s weddingday with Deborah’s mother Doris and son Patrick.


➺welcome homeby ALISON RICHARDSON

There’s a definite hint of crispness in the air and thenights are getting cooler and cooler. It’s finally timeto think about fall in Central Mississippi. Fall and early

winter are the very best times to enjoy the yards and gardens in our area.Let’s help our yards and patios greet the new season appropriately!

The first task is to clean up your flowerpots and flowerbeds. Go aheadand pull up those worn, faded spring and summer blooms. I know it ishard, but it really is time to clean them out. Replace them with fresh newcool weather plants. Mums, ornamental peppers, cabbage, and kaleprovide your yard and garden with color and texture. They will give youlots of gorgeous color until our first freeze and will thrive in autumn’swarm days and cool nights. They may last even longer if your plantingarea is a bit protected. Pansies are especially beautiful for this time ofyear and will bloom all fall and even all through winter. They will evencontinue blooming in the early spring. Perennials such as dianthus,snapdragons, and others are excellent to plant now and will also bloomagain in the spring. Pair these with evergreen and winter bloomingshrubs, and your pots and beds will look great all year-round. Fall is agreat time to plant because your new shrubs will have a chance todevelop their root systems and really get a jumpstart on next springand summer.

Another tip is to freshen up your pine straw or other mulch. The hot

summer has faded its color and may have broken down your existingmulch. Rains may have packed it down or even washed some away. Youcan simply add a new layer of the same kind over the previous layer.You’ll be amazed at the difference in color in this new fresh mulchcompared to the mulch thatprotected your plantings allthrough the hot summer. The“fluffiness” of the new layer willgive a fresh, softer look to yourlandscape as well.

Now that you have tended toyour beds and pots, let’s turn tothe furnishings. Fall is a greattime to change your patioumbrella and cushions. Select amore seasonal color like rust oranother spicy shade, green, oreven a pretty shade of brown.Outdoor throw pillows are aquick and affordable way to instantly change the mood of your outdoorspace, and add an extra touch of comfort and luxury. Outdoor throwpillows are weather proof and really are so easy to live with. Tuck one or

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How about a warm, soft throw? It sure would come in handy on thosecool evenings and brisk mornings. Those are my favorite times to enjoymy patio—and I am sure I am not alone in feeling this way. I love to sitoutside when it is crisp and cool and pull a throw over my lap.

Candles are also a great accent when the temperature becomes cooler.Their flickering glow is so welcoming. They can be used in prettycandleholders or in a lantern. A lantern will also help keep those coolbreezes from extinguishing our candles prematurely! These and otherdecorative accessories really add personality.

Evenings begin to come earlier as fall progresses. Outdoor lamps andoutdoor heaters help to extend our enjoyment of our outdoor living areas.They are safe to use outdoors and add much to the look and function ofour porches.

Callaway’s also has indoor/outdoor rugs that will hold up beautifullyoutdoors. Rugs add color, texture and warmth to your porch, patio oreven your deck.

Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and fire tables are a natural for theautumn patio or deck. Absolutely nothing says fall like a cheery fire. Theygive us a focal point to gather around and spend time with family andfriends. Imagine gathering around a fire table with coffee and dessertafter dinner with your good friends. If you have teenagers, you know thatnothing attracts a group of young people more than a bonfire. S’moresare not just for the campground when you have a fire pit on your patio!

Is it time to rethink how you “live” outside? It may be time to updateyour patio furniture. There are so many new choices today. Dining tablescome in a variety of sizes and shapes –making it easy to find the perfectone for your family. Chairs may swivel, rock, or be stationary. Choose yourfavorite style or mix and match. If you like to entertain, you may want toadd a serving piece like a bar with tall stools or chairs. You can findoutdoor seating with deep and comfy cushions. Weatherproof, wickerfurniture is a wonderful way to add warmth, texture, and style. Rockingchairs are always a traditional choice for our southern porches andoutdoor wicker rockers with cushions add an extra level of comfort andrelaxation. The choices for frame, color, and fabric choices for cushionsgive almost unlimited variations in today’s casual and outdoor furniture.

Don’t forget Halloween and Thanksgiving. It’s so much fun todecorate for these special days. Think about bales of wheat straw or hay.Use piles of pumpkins everywhere, colorful Indian corn, gourds, andpreserved fall leaves. Scarecrows add a whimsical touch and are readilyavailable this time of year. Pots of mums tucked in your display are easilymoved to another area after Thanksgiving is over.

Fall is considered by many to be the real start of a new year. It is anideal time to freshen up your outdoor spaces and living areas to make thetime you spend at home—and in your yard or garden—the most beautifuland enjoyable ever! Y

Alison Callaway Richardson is a member of the third generation of theCallaway family to be involved in the garden center, and has over 30-yearsexperience working in many different areas at Callaway’s. She is a graduate ofMississippi State University.

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➺outside inby SHAWN DEAN

Be STILL and LISTENImarried into hunting.The concept of

waking up at four in the morning andgetting dressed up to handle the bitter

cold for hours on end just so I could“harvest” something was about as enticingas sticking a needle in my eye. Why a manwould pay good money to do that was beyondme. I’m a golfer. I’m an athlete. However, myconvincing didn’t take long and didn’t come inan ordinary fashion.

At the time, you see, I had two very youngdaughters still in White Cloud diapers. While inArkansas at deer season, I’d be changing thoseWhite Clouds, the male in-laws would be inthe woods. While I looked for the pacifier,they were looking for a blood trail. While mywife and mother-in-law ordered me around,their wives were in another county andwouldn’t see them till Sunday. So I said tomyself, “Self, you might need to rethink thathuntin’ thing.” So I did.

I was in Nike tennis shoes when I shot myfirst deer—a doe. My toes were cold; my handswere cold; my ears were cold; I was hungry andsuffering from sleep deprivation, but I didn’tcare. I was free at last. Harold Hardwick, myfather-in-law, made it all happen and we hadone of our first bonding experiences. It was agood day. My interest grew and before youknow it, I was shopping for some camouflage,reading books on deer hunting, and looking fora hunting camp.

One of the first lessons I learned that day inthe deer stand was to be still and listen. I didn’tknow how to do that without a football gameon. It caught me off guard—”it” being thesilence, the stillness, and the inactivity. My mindwas used to being entertained constantly. It took

me no time to realize that sitting there for sixhours would be a challenge, yet one that Iwould soon learn to appreciate.

A couple years later I sat in the woods oneafternoon in a staging area that lead into a largefood plot. I can’t remember if I was praying ortrying to memorize scripture or meditating onit, but I found myself in His presence. The nextthing I knew, I was weeping, repenting, andpraising. He, the Holy Spirit, was intimate withme in a tree stand in southwest Mississippi,while I was covered in scent block, wearingcamouflage, and carrying a loaded firearm.What started as a deer hunt ended as a time ofspiritual growth.

“But Know that the Lord has set apart thegodly man for Himself; the Lord hears when Icall to Him. Tremble, and do not sin; meditatein your heart upon your bed, and be still”(Psalm 4:3-4).

It wouldn’t be taking the Word out of contextif we replaced bed with tree stand, couch,boat, bike, treadmill, or car. It only implies tobe still, to remove interferences, to findyourself alone in meditation waiting to hearfrom Him as He hears from you. However,being perfectly still adds a dimension to thispractice. What sin can become of a man doingthis? And, in doing this, how can it notprovide benefit to time spent otherwise?

While the religious world looks on a mansitting in a tree stand on Sunday morninginstead of a pew as an abomination, rememberthis, it’s a wasted morning only if He’s notglorified in it. It’s a wasted weekend if you don’tcome back home a better man to your wife thanwhence you left. Don’t get me wrong, it doesn’treplace church, but every event has within it anopportunity for victory or defeat. A huntingcamp full of hurting men has boundlessopportunity, if you want it. If you are thathurting man, while you have His ear, emptyyour heart to Him. A tree stand offers ushunters His undivided attention, preciousmoments not to be wasted. Don’t waste it—bestill and listen. Y

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➺this is my storyby PEG GUTHRIE, CHYNA MARBLE, BILL and GAYLA STONE

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOLstarted a program for children withDown syndrome in 1998. Bill and GaylaStone were the driving force behind theprogram because their daughterCaroline has Down syndrome.Theirolder daughters had attended FPDS andthey knew Caroline would benefit fromthe loving environment so characteristicof the school. First Presbyterian’sprogram allows the students to attendFPDS from kindergarten through sixthgrade.The children participate in allextracurricular classes and specialevents.The students in the regularcurriculum become buddies with thespecial friends creating a real win/winexperience for everyone.

Beth and Tim Threadgill’s daughter,Brittany, happened to be a kindergartener inthe school’s regular program during the firstyear Special Friends was incorporated into thecurriculum. Beth says, “Being involved withthe Special Friends class truly softenedBrittany’s heart, and I, also, see that in manyof Caroline’s and Brittany’s other classmates.They know that God made each of usdifferently, which is wonderful, but theycertainly are protective of their ‘specialfriends’ and have a special love for them.”

Peg Guthrie, who team teaches withChyna Marble, explains her passionfor her particular “call” this way:

“When I was in junior high, God placed inmy heart the desire to work with special needschildren. I graduated with a degree in SpecialEducation and in 1998, I returned to teachingafter being a stay-at-home mom for 13 years.Amazingly, God paired me with a teacher whowas also a Special Education major. That year,the Special Friends class was started withthree students who were mainstreamed intoour kindergarten class. The SpecialFriends made our class a placeof love and laughter. Theytaught us so much more thanwe taught them. The verse fromPsalm 139 came alive to us, “Iam fearfully and wonderfullymade.” Now having taught theSpecial Friends class for fiveyears, I am more aware thanever of God’s grace and mercytowards us and his unendingpatience with us. The SpecialFriends love unconditionally,laugh always, and live life to thefullest. It is a joy to work withthese precious gifts from God.”

Chyna Marble hasworked with the SpecialFriends for nine years.She explains her call this way:“After graduating with anElementary Education degree in 2000, Imoved to Jackson and taught kindergarten fortwo years. While I loved my job as akindergarten teacher, I felt the Lord leadingme in another direction. A friend was startinga special needs school and asked me to help. Ihesitantly agreed, unsure if I would be rightfor the job. After the first week of workingwith those precious children, I knew God hada different path for me than I had planned formyself! I was reminded of the verse inJeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I havefor you says the Lord.” I have worked with theFabulous Friend Program at FPDS for nineyears. Every day I am with these sweetchildren, I learn something new about God’slove for us. These children teach me what itmeans to have true peace, love, and joy.”

“As he went along, he saw a manblind from birth. His disciples askedhim, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man orhis parents, that he was born blind?’‘Neither this man nor his parentssinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but thishappened so that the works of Godmight be displayed in him’” (John 9:1-3).

This was the passage that our pastor, Dr.Jim Baird, shared with us at the time ofCaroline’s birth, and the diagnosis of Down

syndrome. God’s word encouragedus and gave us confidence as weembarked on a daunting anduncertain journey. Trusting Godwith each new challengeincreased our faith and reducedour fears. Five years after herbirth, Caroline and four otherchildren would be the firststudents in the new “SpecialFriends” class at FirstPresbyterian Day School.

Caroline had the opportunityto be in a “regular” preschooland in an early interventionprogram for children withdisabilities. She was also in“regular” Sunday school at ourChurch, First Presbyterian ofJackson, so she was comfortablewith other children and they

were comfortable with her. Thesepreschool experiences prepared

her to begin elementary school at FPDS.The Day School opened its doors, and

opened the hearts of many teachers, parents,and children who found that helping “specialfriends” was a source of joy, excitement, andfulfillment. The atmosphere of love andacceptance at FPDS enriched Caroline’s lifeand gave her a solid foundation for futuresuccess. In turn, Caroline and the other“special friends” enriched the lives of theirteachers and classmates with a daily dose ofunconditional love. Y

Bill and Gayla Stone are the parents of threedaughters: Emily, Sarah, and Caroline. They aremembers of First Presbyterian Church in Jackson.

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➺salt & lightby MARILYN TINNIN

Launched 20 years ago by a diversecoalition of black and white business

leaders, political leaders, and clergy,Mission Mississippi has been a place ofracial healing, enduring friendships, and asnapshot of what the term,“the church”can be. In today’s politically charged andracially divisive culture, Mission Mississippistands out as an example of authentic “salt and light.”

Their only fundraiser, the annualReconciliation Celebration on October 25 at theJackson Convention Complex, will honor twoindividuals who have worked toward racialunity their entire lives. Courage, integrity, anda deep faith are evident in the past andpresent actions of Dr. Ollye Shirley and Mr.Jack Reed, Sr. Their stories are sure to inspireeveryone in attendance.

Dr. Shirley was born inMound Bayou during thetime Mississippi’sDepartment of Educationsubscribed to the die-hardtradition of “separate butequal” schools. The raceswere indeed segregated,but Dr. Shirleyrecognized early on thatthey were not equal as sheand her classmates shared the discardedtextbooks handed down from the neighboringwhite schools.

She developed a passion to improve thequality of education for all children and to helpbreak down the barriers of prejudice andignorance that divided the races and limitedopportunity for many. For nearly 25 years, from1970-1995, Dr. Shirley worked as a RegionalDirector for Children’s Television Workshop.Her resume includes board membership inmany agencies, commissions, minoritybusinesses, as well as countless honors andawards for service. She was a diligent workerand a gentle spirit that demanded a great deal ofrespect from both black and white.

“I believe in the worth of all people,” says Dr.Shirley. “We should work together to makethings better for us all. We are all God’s childrenand should be treated as such.”

Mission Mississippi’s motto, “Grace is greaterthan race” is a concept that rings so true in Dr.Shirley’s heart and soul. “Grace is the kindnessfrom God that we don’t deserve,” she says. “God

blesses us regardless of the sins we havecommitted or continue to commit. Grace isgreater than race because it sees no color. Thereare no prejudices when it comes to grace.”

Today Dr. Shirley serves as Director of theNew Focus for Youth Intervention Program, aprogram for underperforming students enrolledin Jackson Public Schools.

A Time to Speak, acollaborative effortbetween veterannewspaper columnistDanny McKenzie and Mr.Reed, was published in2009, and chronicles thehistory of Mr. Reed’s forayinto the public discourseof race relations inMississippi. Mr. Reed gavea speech before theMississippi Economic Council in January of1963. The speech, along with rivetingdescriptions and narrative, make up chapterone, and paint a clear picture of Jack Reed,who put so much on the line, risked hisreputation and his livelihood, to speak outduring a time when most white Mississippiansvehemently opposed integration or racialequality.

Mr. Reed, who unsuccessfully ran forGovernor in 1987, is approaching his 90thbirthday. He continues to work in the Tupelofamily business, Reed’s Department Store, andhas been instrumental in countless communitydevelopment, educational, and cultural causesacross the state. His down-to-earth answers tomy questions pertaining to his personal faithand his commitment to race relations reveal acompassionate servant of Jesus Christ.

“I truly believe in and attempt to practice theGolden Rule and to ‘love my neighbor.’ In lightof that; racial reconciliation seems almost to bea commandment, not an option for Christians.”

Speaking of the work left to do goingforward and what his best advice to both blackand white would be. “Just keep on keeping on!Encourage integration…don’t resist it.Cooperate. Learn from the deadlock inCongress that progress demands give and take.”

The Racial Reconciliation CelebrationBanquet takes place October 25 at the JacksonConvention Complex at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65.See www.missionmississippi.org or call601.353.6477 for more information. Y

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What is more frustrating for parentsthan for their child to face yearafter year of academic struggle?

When your child’s grades begin to fall, homeworkbecomes a nightmare, and your child has noenthusiasm or motivation for the most importantyears of his or her life. There is acute stress forthe entire family. Punishment, grounding, takingaway privileges, and spanking WILL NOT solvethe problems if the reasons for the academicfailure are beyond the child’s control.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and aformer classroom teacher of 25 years, I have seencountless children struggle. As a therapist, I seethree major psychological disorders/learningproblems causing academic failure andUNDERACHIEVEMENT.

(1) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD (with and without hyperactivity)

(2) Learning disabilities in reading, math,writing, and language

(3) Mood disorders (depression, anxiety,and early-onset bipolar disorder)

It is estimated that 50 % of youth who haveADHD are still undiagnosed. ADHD is causedby a shortage of two chemical messengers orneurotransmitters—dopamine andnorepinephrine—in the brain. Researchsuggests that ADHD tends to run in families.The American Psychiatric Association states inthe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual that 3%to 7 % of school age children have ADHD. Thethree core symptoms are (1) difficulty payingattention, (2) hyperactivity, and (3) impulsivity.As noted above, some children have problemswith attention and impulsivity but do not haveproblems with hyperactivity. Formerly, thesechildren were diagnosed as ADD; today’sdiagnosis is ADHD without hyperactivity.These children are model students in terms ofbehavior, but are often a million miles awayduring class and have much trouble staying on

task and completing assignments. ADHD is NOT caused by poor parenting,

diet, or children or teens that appear lazy orunmotivated. No treatment has been found tocure ADHD, but the treatment that results inthe greatest degree of improvement is the use ofstimulant medication. The medication goes tothe prefrontal cortex of the brain (this areacontrols attention, behavior and judgment) andstimulates the brain to make more of theneurotransmitters dopamine andnorepinephrine. The very best treatment comesfrom a combination of medication managementand therapy. In therapy, the parents learn whatbehavior strategies work best for children withADHD, how to help their child become moreorganized, how to increase structure in thehome, and how to consistently provide positivereinforcement. In therapy, the child or teen canalso learn how to improve study skills,organizational skills, how to break big jobs downinto small tasks, and behavioral strategies tomanage anger and impulsivity.

The second scenario is an example of a parentwho is describing a child with a learning disabilityin reading. In order to be diagnosed with alearning disability a child or teen must first havean average or above average intelligence quotient(IQ) and be performing at a statisticallysignificant level below his or her potential. Thelogic behind this theory is that if a child can dowell in math, he or she has the potential to dowell in reading. However, sometimes there arephysical or neurological reasons that a childperforms poorly in one area. For example, a childwho had repeated ear infections may not haveheard the sounds correctly as a toddler, so he hasmore trouble learning the sounds in school. As aparent, you can request that your child beevaluated by the school’s exceptional educationdepartment or have the child privately tested bya clinical psychologist. The important thing to dois take action—there is help available at school

and outside school. Many children who are notdiagnosed until third or fourth grade or later aretwo or more grade levels below, and needintensive remedial help. Such tutorial programsas Sylvan Learning Center can diagnose exactlywhich skills your child has missed and providetutoring to help close those gaps.

The final scenario is a parent describing achild or teen that is depressed. The phenomenaof child and teenage mood disorders arerelatively new in the history of psychiatricdisorders. It was not until the last 20 years thatthe prevalence of these disorders in children andteens were recognized. As in ADHD, there is astrong genetic link among family members. Ifyou as a parent have depression or anxiety, thereis a two to three times greater risk that yourchild or teen may have problems withdepression. Again, this is caused by a chemicalimbalance and it can be treated with eithertherapy or a combination of therapy andmedication. The child or teen that isdepressed has problems with concentration,attention, completion of tasks, procrastination,and retention of information (memoryproblems). Of course, the biggest risk inleaving depression untreated is self-destructive behavior—even suicide.

TREATMENT WORKS. Your child or teendoes not have to suffer through the agony offailure, depression, anxiety, or having a learningdisability. If you suspect your child or teen hasproblems in any of these areas, you will need toseek the help of professionals: a LicensedProfessional Counselor, a Clinical Psychologist,your pediatrician or a psychiatrist. Y

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“The lines are fallen unto me inpleasant places; yea, I have agoodly heritage” (Psalms 16:6).

Mary Libby Payne’s life has been atestament to a number of things,

two of them being: her love for Christand her passion for the equality andrespect for women. She also has stoodin the gap as a witness, mentor, andloyal friend to law students andlawyers throughout herprofessional career.

Attending the MississippiUniversity for Women to studyballet, Payne soon realized thatshe had a calling from God topractice law. Payne graduatedfirst in her law class. At the time,she was among just three womenattending the University ofMississippi School of Law.

After an impressive career in the legalprofession which included work in privatepractice and government practice, Mary LibbyPayne was recruited to serve as the foundingDean of Mississippi College School of Law in1975. During a time when few females wereprivy to this type of position, Payne steppedout in faith and trusted God for the grace tolead the institution—and lead she did.

Under Payne’s tutelage as Dean of MCSchool of Law from 1975-78, Payne led the lawschool through the transition from theproprietary night school, which MC hadacquired to become a dual-division academicprogram well on its way to American BarAssociation approval. In keeping with theChristian mission of MC, Mary Libby Payneestablished the Christian Legal Society at thelaw school during her tenure. Often sought outfor her advocacy of women, Payne is active inthe Mississippi Bar’s Women in the Professioncommittee activities. She enjoys encouraginglaw students and young lawyers. In fact, MaryLibby Payne has probably inspired, prayed for,and prayed over more law students thananyone else in the State of Mississippi.

After stepping down as dean of MC Schoolof Law, Payne remained a member of thefaculty and was elected as a charter memberof the Mississippi Court of Appeals, where sheserved through 2001. Upon her retirementfrom the court, Payne had served in all three

The Goodly Heritage of

MARY LIBBY PAYNEbranches of state government.

Inspired by the unpublished writings of hermaternal grandfather, Payne becameinterested in capturing her family history andspiritual heritage for her grandchildren. “Myfamily didn’t come from wealth, we’ve hadsomething better—spiritual wealth,” saidPayne. “I wanted the book to reflect on the

good works God does in his children’slives.”

In 2003, approached by thenewly appointed Dean ofMississippi College School ofLaw, Jim Rosenblatt, aboutchronicling the history of the lawschool, Payne’s writing changedfocus. After discovering theproject wouldn’t be as easy as she

thought, she decided to write thestory of MC Law as a memoir.

“Mississippi College School ofLaw is a product of the grace of God for

His honor and glory and for the extension ofHis kingdom,” said Payne. “I was compelled towrite about what God has done for thisChristian law school.” After six years ofresearch and collecting personal reflectionsfrom former students, faculty, andadministration, A Goodly Heritage: A Memoirof Mississippi College School of Law wascomplete. The labor of love does just whatMary Libby Payne had hoped it would do: itshines the light upon all the students, facultyand administrators who have come to defineMC School of Law, from the perspective of akeen observer watching this history unfold dayby day, year by year.

To honor her work in the legalcommunity—and as an advocate for women,law students, and a relentless witness for herSavior—MC School of Law, along with theCentral Mississippi Chapter of the ChristianLegal Society, established the inaugural “MaryLibby Payne Lectureship Series onChristianity and the Law.” Launched onSeptember 27, 2012, the series will continueas an annual event created to serve as areminder of the Christian mission of MC Lawand of Payne’s trailblazing role in that mission.Y

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One look at today’s Christian artists will showthat there is a vast amount of Christianmusical talent being produced. Names

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Amy Grant…Today by KIMBERLY GRACE BOWMAN

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“Rise up, O LORD, in all your power.With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts” (Psalm 21:13).

time, the music began to change and there was a divisionbetween the Godly and the ungodly.

In my recent interview with famed Christian artist AmyGrant, she explained that she never expected to become a

leading pioneer in contemporary Christian music. Shewas simply following her passion.

When Amy Grant was 15, her first recordingopportunity was placed before her. And with no hurry,her first record, self-titled, was released during her

senior year of high school in 1977. Throughout the 1970sand 1980s, Amy Grant released seven albums, all of which

could be considered a part of the small, contemporary Christianmusic world of that time. During that time, she also

released her first Christmas album. And in the 1990s,she released several pop albums.

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her music—and the importance of never despising small beginningswhen following a passion. “I always loved music. And so, as a musiclover, I enjoyed listening to music; and then I wanted to try writingsongs. When I started writing songs, then I found myself playing songsat school, for friends, playing at church, playing for women’s groups,and just wherever I got invited. So my music experience had a verysimple beginning. I was just following a passion, “ Grant explained.“One step naturally led to the next. One opportunity –one smallopportunity—led to another small opportunity, which led to a biggeropportunity. So there was never a moment I felt like I stepped intosomething. And a lot of times when I am asked to speak, I try toencourage people to remember what they were excited about whenthey were young. Because when you can engage your life skill set withsomething you’re passionate about, then that’s the best kind of work.”

But among all of her musical successes, she still held to one of thehighest callings of this life—family. During her first marriage in 1987,she gave birth to her first child Matthew Garrison, followed by GloriaMills (Millie) in 1989, and Sarah Cannon in 1992. After marryingVince Gill, her husband of fourteen years, they had a little girl named

Corrina in 2001. Grant also was blessed with a stepdaughter from hersecond marriage, named Jennifer Jerene (Jenny). Her three oldestchildren are now in their twenties, and are either in school or in thework world.

Grant recalled the times over the years of bus travel, current life,and humorously remarked about the memories past, “…I guess we’re alittle bit spread out. You know, that’s what happens in life. But musichas always been a part of our family. You know, most of the kidslearned to walk on a bus. They were potty-trained on a bus [shelaughs]. They’re probably glad now to be doing something different.”

Years later, Grant is still in the music industry having released threegospel albums and one Christmas collection, since her comeback tocontemporary Christian music in 2002. Since then, she has also writtenan autobiography. But unlike most books of that nature, Grant has

woven the stories of her lyrical journey into more of a collection of bitsand pieces of a beautiful work in progress. Hence, the title: Mosaic:Pieces Of My Life So Far.

In addition, Grant will be visiting right here in central Mississippicome this November! She will be a featured guest during Jackson’sfamed holiday shopping attraction, Mistletoe Marketplace. Grant willbe the honored speaker and singer for “The Style of Giving” luncheon,which includes a fashion show sponsored by CoatTails of Ridgeland,Mississippi.

In the future, and amidst her touring schedule, Amy Grant says thatshe is currently working on a new album that will consist of the firstset of brand new songs in over a decade. It will be released in spring2013. In addition, she plans to enjoy being a mom, while celebratingeach day, visiting her dad, and also tending her garden. Let us neverforget to enjoy the simple things of life!

And to everyone here in central Mississippi, Amy Grant says thatshe is “looking forward to coming to Jackson.”

For more information about Amy, her touring schedule, herbiography, and more, visit www.amygrant.com. And for informationabout Mistletoe Marketplace and her appearance, go towww.mistletoemarketplace.com. Y

Kimberly Grace Bowman resides in Florence, Mississippi, and is a junior inhigh school through A Beka Academy homeschooling. Contact her [email protected].

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Living Trust – Allows the person you choose to take over for you in the event of your incapacity,without any court involvement. At your death the person you have chosen makes the distribution of yourassets the way you have instructed in your Living Trust, and to do so promptly, inexpensively andprivately, without going through probate in the court.

Asset Protection – Lawsuits are filed every day. If you get sued, are your assets protected? They can be, and probably should be. Also, thedivorce rate has never been higher than it is today. Will your child’s divorce cause them to lose half of what you leave them after you are gone? Not ifyou plan now. The level of protection (or not) is up to you.

Nursing Home Planning – Don’t qualify for long term care insurance, or can’t fit it in your budget? You don’t have to spend everything thatyou have in order to become eligible for nursing home benefits. There are legal and ethical ways for you to save well over half of your assets in mostcases, even if you are already in the nursing home.

You have worked hard for it.WHY THROW IT AWAY?

We are all living longer. But we are not all going to be in good health, or aware of our families, or both. Then whathappens? Someone has to take over. The question is: Will this be someone you chose? And will it be outside of courtor in court? The same with the distribution of your assets after you pass away: In court or out of court? The choiceis yours. What about protecting your assets from lawsuits, or a child’s inheritance from a divorce? And will most ofyour hard-earned savings go to the nursing home? Or have you planned? Here are a few ideas for you to consider:

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W ith over 75 million of us over 50years of age, more people arebecoming very interested in

planning their estate. The initial decision to bemade in most cases is whether to center yourplan with a Last Will and Testament or with aLiving Trust.

In generations past, families were very close,there were few estates that had any tax liability,and children respected their parents’ wishes—both before and after the parents passed away.We now live in a different time. Estate litigationis no longer rare. In order for your wishes to becarried out, they have to be in writing, and thatwriting will govern what actually gets done whenyou cannot speak for yourself.

The difference between a will and a trust,according to Black’s Law Dictionary, “is that awill operates from the moment of death, while atrust operates in the present.” A will is aperfectly good way to pass your assets at death,but it cannot provide any help if you becomeincapacitated during your lifetime. A trust, onthe other hand, is in effect from the moment itis properly set up and funded, providingprotection and assurance that your wishes will

be carried out—both during any period ofdisability as well as at your death. A will mustgo through the court proceeding known as“probate” to become a legally effectiveinstrument to carry out your wishes. A trustfunctions without the need for a courtprocedure, both in the event of disability aswell as at death. Many people have signifiedtheir approval of the “extra” protection with atrust and its avoidance of court involvement bychoosing the trust as their preferred mode ofestate planning.

If a will is selected as the cornerstone ofyour estate plan, then you will need to havemade an additional provision for someone totake over management of your assets in theevent of any incapacity during your life. Manypeople have utilized a durable power ofattorney for this purpose. In recent years manyhave run into businesses that decline to honor apower of attorney. No one is required to honora power of attorney by law in Mississippi.

Some people put their children’s names ontheir assets with authority to deal with them inthe case of the parent’s disability. Sounds good,but this will often result in the assets being

exposed to the creditors of the child, or to theirbankruptcy, or even being considered as anasset to be divided in their divorce, since thechild is now a co-owner of the assets. Ofcourse, making a child a co-owner of realproperty will not give authority to that child todeal with it, but will make his or her interestsubject to the claims of his or her creditors(including soon-to-be ex-spouses). The sameproblems can arise when using lifetime giftingto avoid probate or to bring down the size ofthe taxable estate.

Do your estate planning with thecenterpiece being a living trust—particularly inthe situation of a blended family (children froma prior marriage). You can make sure that yourchildren do not get “accidentally disinherited,”but that your spouse has the benefits of yourestate during his or her lifetime and that yourchildren then can receive their entireinheritance. Not complicated, but it must bedone correctly.

Make sure you understand your plancompletely and that it will accomplish yourobjectives. Some do; some don’t. Make sureyour does. After all, you are paying for it. Y

➺let’s talk it overby SUSAN WOLGAMOTT

Learning to WALK

Everyone stumbles and falls at some point inlife. Most of us, me included, put on a happyface and try to go on in life and appear that wehave everything under control. However, insidewe feel defeated or like a lost cause. Most often,when perfection is not reached or when ourgoals are not met, we feel like failures. We getdisappointed when we have fallen andexperience failure, and sadly, can begin to allowour failures to define us for years to come.

Thank goodness that God does not define us byour failures! God knows that we are not perfectnor does He expect us to be. His grace and lovereach far beyond what we can imagine. Heknows all along we are going to stumble—yetHe doesn’t judge or condemn us. Godunderstands. He has great patience with us, justas you have great patience in teaching yourchild to walk.

You expect your child to stumble and fallwhen learning to walk. Oh, of course, you will

do your best to keep your child from falling, butthere are those times when your child is goingto fall. Now, a wise parent doesn’t overlyexaggerate or scream and run to the child.When you show only fear and excitement, thechild will start to cry, get discouraged, orbecome fearful. However, when you praise andencourage your child for doing his best andacknowledge the progress, he gains confidenceand will continue trying. God also acknowledgesour falls. He comforts us but also encourages usto get up and try again.

God is teaching us to walk. We stumble andfall often in life and get discouraged: “I tried sohard but I failed again. There is no hope.” Godis saying however, “Good try; let’s try again.”Our gracious Lord picks us up, dusts us off, andsets us up again. We have to be willing toforgive ourselves and accept God’s love, grace,and forgiveness. We cannot become defined byour failures, but instead have to keep movingforward. Our God is patient and understanding.He never wants us to give up. Instead, He wantsus to get up and persevere. “For though therighteous fall seven times, they rise again”(Proverbs 24:16). Y

Susan Wolgamott, MAMFT has beenmarried for 11years and has threechildren. She lives in the Brandon areaand attends First Baptist Church, Jackson.

We may fall, but thank God we rise again! It’s often been said“there isn’t any great evil in falling unless you just lie there.”


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➺a pastor’s perspectiveby JIM GENESSE

The national conventions are behind us andElection Day is just around the corner. How dowe, as Christians, go about looking for a leader?

We should be concerned about our attitude toward government ingeneral and toward our leaders in particular. Paul writes that believersare to “submit to the government and its officers. They should beobedient, always ready to do what is good. They must not slanderanyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle andshow true humility to everyone” (Titus 3:1-2). That doesn’t sound muchlike today’s political scene does it? As Christians we might disagree onpolitics but we should still show respect toward others.

How we go about the task of choosing leaders might say more aboutus than it does about the people we are electing. We should begin, as inall things, by seeking God’s guidance. “Trust in the LORD with all yourheart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in allyou do, and he will show you which path to take” (Proverbs 3:5-6). TheScriptures are clear: God wants to redeem individuals from their sin,and he wants to redeem society from its sinfulness. God wants hispeople to be concerned with helping the helpless, respecting thesanctity of human life, promoting economic justice, and breaking downbarriers between people. God’s issues should be our issues.

When it comes to electing leaders, we would do well to heed the advicegiven to Moses by his father-in-law Jethro. “Select from all the people somecapable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes” (Exodus 18:21).Character does matter. We should be thankful for the many dedicatedChristian men and women who serve on both sides of the aisle.

When considering those who govern we should be prayerful. “Praythis way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can livepeaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity” (1 Timothy2:2). Do we truly want good government? Then we should pray that ourleaders will be led by God to become wiser, stronger, and morecompassionate. We do this whether or not they are our candidates.

I was browsing in a bookstore and overheard a little girl ask hermother about the picture she had seen on the cover of a book. Hermother replied, “That’s the new President.” “Did we vote for him?” thelittle girl asked. “No,” replied mom, “we didn’t vote for him but he isstill our President.” That is the attitude of Peter when he writes, “Forthe Lord’s sake, respect all human authority—whether the king as headof state, or the officials he has appointed” (1 Peter 2:17).

We are to elect godly people, based on godly principles, in a godlymanner. Then we need to step back and remember that they are not God.If we are looking for a leader who will never let us down, we will have tolook somewhere other than Jackson, Mississippi or Washington, D.C.Perhaps we should look in a cave, tucked into a hillside, near the village ofBethlehem. “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. Thegovernment will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: WonderfulCounselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His

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government and its peace will never end” (Isaiah 9:6-7).The reign of the promised Messiah would not, however, be

established through political power. Jesus set his crown aside and cameto earth as a servant, where he “humbled himself in obedience to Godand died a criminal’s death on a cross” (Philippians 2:7-8). Maybe theplace to look for a leader is on a hill outside the city of Jerusalemwhere the King of all creation gave his life for all.

We who are called by the name of Christ will find the powerneeded to change society, not as masters, but, as servants. As we seekleaders for our land, let us also seek a Leader for our lives. May wefollow his example as we seek to influence the world around us. Y

Jim Genesse is the Senior Pastor of Madison United MethodistChurch in Madison, Mississippi. He has served Mississippichurches from the northeast hill country to the Gulf Coast.Reverend Genesse holds degrees from the University of Miami, theUniversity of Southern Mississippi, and Asbury TheologicalSeminary. His wife, Margaret, is a Jackson native and registerednurse. They have one son, Mike, who is a high school senior.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996,

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➺single still, single againby AMY INGRAM

Editor’s Note: MCL is so excited to introduceAmy Ingram, our new singles columnist. Lookforward to a new perspective and fresh insightsfrom Amy each month.

When I was approached and askedto write this article, myimmediate thought was “HOW IN

THE WORLD AM I GOING TO FILL BETSY’SSHOES?” I mean, let’s be honest—she sharedthe good, bad, pretty, ugly, and everything inbetween, and was so genuine and loving in herarticles. I’d say if you read them regularly, youfound yourself laughing, crying, and even feelingas if you knew and loved her. I have knownBetsy personally since we were young. We werechildhood neighbors, carpool buddies, and ingrade school together for nine years. She’s ajewel and I could—not nor would I—try to takeBetsy’s place.

I’m bringing new stories, new perspective,and hopefully continuing to tell of His goodnessin all situations. Join me in saluting sweet Betsyand praising God for His blessings andfaithfulness over her—and for her sweet bundlecoming soon!

With that said, here’s a little about me–’cause don’t we all feel better if we know just alittle about each other?

• I’m a native of North Carolina although Iclaim Mississippi, too (and grew up inMississippi for the most part).

• I love to travel and would go crazy if Icouldn’t.

• I love live music.• I have a crazy sweet Boston Terrier,

Mabel, who has my heart.

• If I could live anywhere else in the U.S.,I would most likely land in Boston,Massachusetts.

• If it’s beautiful outside, I am quick tofeel guilty if I’m not outside soaking itup.

• I love outdoor activities—biking, hiking,camping, white water rafting.

• I find yardwork therapeutic. Yardwork isalso the place where I understand thephrase “God will give you a helpmate”more than anywhere else.

• I went to MSU for two years and OleMiss for two.

• I’m in Oxford as much as I can be.• I love to paint.• My niece and nephew are like my own.• I can present myself as an extrovert, but

really I’m terribly shy and introverted.• I’ve been to Africa, Russia, the

Mississippi Delta and Boston to serve—all of which rocked my world.

• Most of my best friends live all over thecountry.

• I love SEC athletics more than Ishould—yes, I’m one of those girls.

• I love to dance. In fact, at times I thinkI’m Beyoncé.

And one of the greatest things you can knowabout me: I love Jesus. I love how He pursuesmy heart - how He has been so very faithfulwhen I am faithless. When I am rebellious, orthrow my fist in the air because I feel like Ideserve different circumstances, He holds me,

hears me, cries with me and ultimately lovesme in a way no human could ever attempt.

I’ve asked God, “Why would you forsakeme? Forget about me? Why God?” And then Ifind myself on my knees asking Him tohumble me, for I don’t even deserve to askthat. Why? Because I am but a filthy rag, thefact He has given me breath daily is morethan I deserve. I’m not saying that is easy forme. But the fact is, God is faithful. He isloving. He is generous. He extends abundantgrace and mercy.

I am single. I used to hate that word.Single—by yourself, alone, lonely. And overthe years, I fought it, accepted it, fought itagain, and now I am at a steady place oftrusting God’s hand over it. To embrace whereHe has me, to understand it has everything todo with His plan. And to lay it down daily,asking Him to sustain that desire within me,walk with me, and give me a great longing forHim alone.

So I leave you with this:“Satisfy us in the morning with your

unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and beglad all our days.” (Psalm 90:14)

I wake up and pray this back to the Lord.Satisfy me, so that I will be joyful and glad inyou. Remind me of your unfailing love. Y

Amy Ingram is a Senior AccountExecutive at a local advertising agency.She lives in Madison with her littleboo, Mabel. She attends MadisonHeights Church. Feel free to contacther at [email protected] and/orfollow her on twitter @ingramjackson.

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➺let’s get realby JANIE PILLOW

esus didn’t have a word for addiction. But he didhave the word, idolatry. He was saying,“DON’Tplace anything in the place of relationship with God.When you substitute a thing for a relationship withGod, it is idolatry.

Anything can be an idol. When the thing becomes a substitute forrelationship with God and the thing becomes exclusive, it’s anaddiction. You can become addicted to anything. It does not have to bealcohol or drugs.

Christ cares that you have a relationship with Him and that it isparamount. And He cares what you do with that relationship, like whenHe told the man to sell his “things” and give them to the poor. He says,“Present your WHOLE selves as a living sacrifice to me.”

In Luke18: 18-29, a rich young ruler called Jesus good, and askedwhat he must do to be saved. The man went on to tell Jesus how goodhe had been. Jesus told this man to sell all he had and follow him.

Notice that Christ did not say, “Sell it all and give it to me.” The man’slist of how good he had been was not what Christ was looking for either.

Jesus is not interested in helping anyone look good. He is interested

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in helping people have true relationship with God. Jesus told the manto sell everything because it was the young man’s god. He had substitutedthings for relationships and was not willing to give them up to have arelationship with Christ. We can all substitute things for relationship.

God says, “ I don’t care about your stuff.” He cares if your stuff is atthe center or your heart to the degree that it stands in the way of Godnot being first in your life. If you are trying to substitute things fordeep longings in your life or to cover over pain, you can’t have arelationship with God or any one else.

Look in your heart and ask, “Does this bring me into greaterconnection with God and others or not?” See how idolatry andaddiction become similar things? Idolatry is substitution of a thing forrelationship with GOD. And addiction is substitution of any thing forrelationship with GOD AND OTHERS because it’s exclusive.

No one would actively say, “I’m going to choose drinking over mywife.” Or “I’m actively putting my children before everything else inthe world, even God.” Who would admit that? But people do itbecause it works temporarily.

People use substitutes to take the “edge off their feelings,” but whatthat substitute does is cover over feelings so they can’t know who theyare. People who use substitutes don’t get the information from feelingsthat tell what their real needs are. Something other than the ONE inwhose image they are made has become their god, and until they setother images aside, they can never know their true selves and haverelationship with God and others.

We can turn just about anything into an addiction: children,organizations, exercise, and so forth. We can even use our relationshipswith our children as a way to cover over feelings. Many women do that.

Imperfect truths never heal. Jesus didn’t say, “I’ll teach you thetruth.” He said, “I am the truth.” The beginning is going in adifferent direction—repentance. That means sundering all the“things” you have been holding on to and surrendering to God. Andthen…and then, you must be willing to grow.

We were created to be dependent. Jesus encouraged people to bedependent on Him. Denying our feelings and need of God can quiteeasily lead us to a substitute to cover over these feelings, like gettingover dependent on others. I so often tell my patients to make friendswith their feelings. They are information bearers. They tell us thingsabout ourselves that we cannot learn any other way.

If the rich young ruler had given it all away, then he would havehad nothing left in his life but God. Often God takes things from us inorder to make us more dependent on Him. One point that Jesus wastrying to make is this: when you are in relationship with God andothers, it is then that you are most rich.

Addicts are compelled to go back to this substitute because it isreliable and doesn’t change. It is hard for me to get my self-soothingand self-maintaining from another person because people areunreliable. That is why the first object of our affection and strengthshould be God. He is reliable, and He does not change.

Feelings inform us. Often in therapy when people don’t want togive up the “thing,” therapy doesn’t work, and they become much likethe rich young ruler and turn and walk away.

Willpower alone will not make us whole. It comes from somethingoutside ourselves that is greater than we are. Thus, first in importance ishaving a relationship with Him that is true and honest. Because HE isLOVE, and Love heals us. It fills the longings that only He can fill. Thenwe can have loving true relationships with those that are made in Hisimage. In a real relationship, truth and honesty are the infrastructure.Y

Janie Pillow is in private practice at Janie Pillow Counseling(601- 853-4788) She is also Co-founder of Third MillenniumMinistries and has served since its inception as Chairman of theBoard. See www.ThirdMill.Org. “Seminary Education for theWorld for Free.”

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➺tech findsby AMY MARDIS

Glo BibleGlo is an interactive Bible that brings Scriptureto life through videos, pictures, articles andmore. Each verse is linked to resources andmedia allowing deeper study. Daily readingplans, and places to journal or make personalnotes, make the app not only user-friendly, butalso practical. Glo Bible is a free download butoffers premium features as In-App Purchasesthat will cost you money.

Dove Family Approved Movie ReviewsAs a parent, more and more often I find myselfasking the question, “Is this movie somethingthat’s appropriate for my children?” DoveFamily provides concise reviews that help youdecide which movie or video is appropriate foryour family. Reviews are divided into threecategories: Now Showing, Top DVDs, and Soonon DVD. And even if the movie is not familyapproved, the review specifically tells you as aparent what type of language, violence, etc. youcan expect from a film.

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Noah’s Ark Memory MatchOur children are growing up as a tech-savvygeneration. Sometimes it seems like my girlsgrab my cell phone every time I lay it down.But here’s a great way to develop their cognitiveskills, and keep them on an age-appropriate appthat’s fun at the same time. The game worksvery much like the board game I played as achild—just the 2012 version.

Christian Prayer Journal What a great way to make technology work foryou! This app lets you save prayers and prayerrequests in one location, make notes or updates,and record answered prayers. You can even takeadvantage of the app’s social prayer network andshare your requests with others.

Apps You Should Check Out FOR MANY OF US,THE SMARTPHONE HAS TAKEN ON MANY ROLESOTHER THAN JUST OUR MOBILE PHONE. It’s also our camera (photo andvideo), our day planner, and more times than not—our home computer.We even useit as an alarm clock! Statistics say most of us keep our cell phone within three feet atall times. It’s sometimes crazy how much we depend on its availability. But there aresome definite ways we can use technology to our advantage. Mobile apps provide aunique opportunity for us to view and use information in a way that’s convenient andefficient. Here’s my top seven list:

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Grace To YouDownloading this free app, puts 40 years ofJohn MacArthur’s teaching right at yourfingertips. You can search for, and listen to orread, sermons based on specific Bible passagesor topics. Also, there are four daily devotionalsthat you can use. WiFi Internet is required foriPod touch.

BFAC.comOk, so I’m a little partial to this one (see mybyline at the bottom). This app allows you tobuy and sell with the number one Christian e-commerce website in the world. Fromelectronics and furniture to autos and real estatelistings, as well as travel and event tickets,bfac.com is a great resource. And the companydonates 10% of all listing fees back to theseller’s favorite charity! This app also featuresa daily Bible verse, devotions, and streamsChristian radio. Y

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➺doctor is inby DR. PHILLIP LEY

The New Health Care Law and Your Mammogram

T imes are tough right now.With thereal (not official) unemploymentfigures of 15-16% and gas prices

pushing four dollars per gallon, people arestruggling. A lot of otherwise healthy folkshave insurance plans with high deductibles andare foregoing routine physical exams andscreenings. Even people on public assistance ofsome kind who have basically free orsupplemented health coverage are delayingcare, especially if they have to travel from ruralareas. So, is it really important that you get yourannual mammogram? The U.S. PreventiveServices Task Force (USPSTF) doesn’t think so,and ignited a firestorm of controversy when itrecommended delaying the first mammogramuntil age 50 and then continuing biennially untilage 75. That’s 12 lifetime mammograms, folks.

The rationale of the USPSTF is based uponpopulation studies that have had a hard timeshowing significant improved survival rates forbreast cancers in women diagnosed with annualmammography, and for those diagnosedbetween the ages of 40-49. They measure thingslike QALY (quality-adjusted life years). I’vealways been fond of that statistic. I would thinkfor most patients with breast cancer, any lifeyear added is “quality adjusted”. The reality isthat the goal of the USPSTF is to reduce thecost of health care, and there was little physicianinput into their decision. Most of theinterventions driven by mammography made torule out breast cancer lead to a benign result,and there is significant cost borne in doing so.And the cost of caring for a breast cancer, evenif diagnosed early, is surely significant.

Breast cancers diagnosed by mammographyare called interval cancers, as they becomedetectable in the interval betweenmammograms. Interval cancers, compared tothose diagnosed by recognizing a palpable lump,tend to be of lower stage with higher cure rates—hence, the rationale for annual mammograms.Under the age of 40, a woman’s breast densityreduces the sensitivity of mammography, and itbends the cost/risk/benefit curve unfavorable.But not every woman has dense breasts. Over

the age of 75, most breast cancers that develophave favorable characteristics, and can betreated with less intervention. But not all ofthem. Most of the breast cancers detected byannual mammography will be preinvasive, stagezero, intraductal cancers. But not all of them.

My point is that the government, throughseemingly nonpartisan, objective “task forces”seeks to reduce the utilization of health careresources and, thus, the cost. Looking at largepopulations for a survival benefit for a problemthat has an inherently favorable outcome (small,preinvasive breast cancers) is going to provedifficult. But breast cancer diagnosis hasramifications far beyond the cost of care. Riskprofiles for the individual and their families,ability to preserve breasts and cosmesis, impacton an individual’s employability and function. Icould go on and on. It’s all connected. And it’san individual problem. I tell patients all the timethat risk is an abstract concept, and that a 1%risk of death seems small, but to the personfacing death, it’s 100%. Remember that whenyou vote in November. Y

Phillip B. Ley, MD, FACS, is afellowship-trained surgical oncologistfocusing the majority of his practice onbreast care and the management ofbreast cancer. He is the only breastsurgeon in Mississippi formally trained inan accredited oncology fellowship training program.Visit www.mississippibreastcenter.com for moreinformation about his practice. Follow MississippiBreast Center on twitter @MSbreastcenter.


The newest volume in the AncientContext, Ancient Faith series, Jesus and theJewish Festivals, gives modern readers abridge between Jesus’ world and ours.Author Gary M. Burge begins by illustratinghow holidays provide a cultural codeeveryone living within a particular cultureunderstands. Without that knowledge,references may lose their meaning.

From this beginning he shows how Jesusmade important statements about Himselfand His mission through the Jewishcalendar. Jesus joined in current rabbinicdiscussions about Sabbath with Hisinterpretation of what keeping the Sabbathmeant. More, by appearing to break theSabbath when He healed on that day,Jesus’ hearers understood that God rightlyworked on the Sabbath and Jesus claimedequality with God by doing the same.

Passover may be the best known of theJewish festivals. Burge devotes a chapter tothe ceremony and some of the wider

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“I’m excited to see what happens.” Those are the words ofsinger/songwriter Ronnie Dennis. After several years of leading worship andplaying music in and around Jackson, Ronnie, along with his wife Shaunti and 2children Dylan and Carter, has made the move to Nashville, TN.

For the past six years Ronnie served as Worship Leader for The Journey thatmeets and serves the community in the Fondren area of Jackson. “The Journey wasmy home, my family’s home, so deciding to pursue songwriting in Nashville wasn’tan easy decision. But we felt it was the right time for us to make the move.”

Before his time at the Journey Ronnie led worship at a church plant that metright off of Times Square in New York City. It was there, in the city, that Ronniereally began his songwriting “journey”. “I thought when I started writing that Iwould be writing worship stuff, but that’s not what comes out of me. I tend towrite songs about life and loss and love.”

Ronnie is excited about the possibilities in Nashville, for he and his family. Inevery way he’s trusting that God has given him this passion for writing and hopes that everyone who listens to his musicwill be moved by the stories of his songs.

To check out and purchase the music of Ronnie Dennis go to www.ronniedennis.com or you can find him on iTunes. Y

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Jesus and the Jewish FestivalsReviewed by Susan E. Richardson

implications within Jesus ministry. Furtherchapters deal with the Feast of Tabernaclesand Hanukkah. He then gives a chapter toJesus’ final Passover, where Judaism andChristianity most closely connect.

The last chapter looks at the questionsearly Christians had about their originalJewish faith. Even as they understood Jesus’redemption in the context of Judaism, theyneeded to make choices about the practicaldaily issues of living Christian within a Jewishculture. Gentiles joining the early churchadded new questions about what a followerof Jesus should celebrate.

This richly illustrated and easy to read bookhas a place in any Bible student’s library. Y

Susan E. Richardson is a writer,critique reader, and former Christianretailer with a passion for meetingpeople’s needs through the writtenword. You can reach her through herwebsite www.nextlevelcritiques.com.


JACKSONOctober 6The 2nd Annual TownCreek Arts Festival willbe held in The ArtGarden at the MississippiMuseum of Art in Downtown Jackson. Thefestival starts at 10 am, Saturday, October 6and will feature Mississippi artists, craftsmen,food from local vendors, and liveperformances. This family-friendly eventincludes hands-on educational opportunitiesfor children. Admission is free. For moreinformation, visit www.msmuseumart.org

October 7Christians for 40 Daysfor Life – 40 days ofprayer and fasting for anend to abortion, will havetheir Life Chain event from 2 p.m.–3 p.m.The human chain begins on High Street onthe sidewalk in front of the fair grounds. Foradditional information and volunteeropportunities, go towww.40daysforlife.com/jackson-ms.

October 17-27Belhaven University’s theatre department willperform the classic tale of the rise of Britain’sKing Henry V in Shakespeare’s Henry V.Directed by Marianne Savelle, thisperformance of Shakespeare’s finaletragedies is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Foradditional information, call 601-968-5940.

October 19Holiday Potpourri, First Presbyterian Dayschool’s annual fundraiser, will be held from9 a.m.–2 p.m. at the home of Paul andMelanie Milner located at 2740 Quail RunRoad. Holiday Potpourri is the perfect way tospend time with friends, stock up onwonderful baked goods and bid on themuch-needed party or get-away. Fundsraised will be used for the expansion andremodeling of the school’s library andrenovation of the art room. For additionalinformation, call 601-355-1731.

October 27The Little Light House, a tuition-freeChristian Developmental Center for childrenage birth to six with developmental delays, ishosting their walk/run laps for the Little LightHouse’s students. Come celebrate with the

students as they are Struttin’ Their Stuff inrecognition of the milestones that they haveachieved throughout the past year. JacksonAcademy will play host to this fun andspecial event. For more information, call601-956-6131.

October 17Join the American Cancer Society onOctober 27 to make strides against breastcancer. The 2012 Making Strides AgainstBreast Cancer walk will begin at 9 a.m. onthe south steps of the Mississippi StateCapitol. You can join a team, start a team, orjust come and have a great time celebratingsurvivors! We’ll be there cheering with ourfriend and surgical oncologist, Dr. Phillip Leyof the Mississippi Breast Center. For moreinformation on Making Strides, visitmakingstrides.acsevents.org. For moreinformation about the Mississippi BreastCenter, visit mississippibreastcenter.com.

RIDGELANDOctober 27The Bike Crossing in Ridgeland is hostingThe Bikes 4 Barks Ladies’ Cycling Eventwith proceeds benefitting CARA,Mississippi’s largest no-kill animal shelter.Ride at your own pace and skill level whilesupporting a great cause. For additionalinformation, contact 601-856-0049.

FRENCH CAMPOctober 13French Camp’s Harvest Festival kicks offtheir 60th year of fun beginning at 9:30 a.m.at the Cain-Patterson Gymnasium on thecampus of French Camp. Activities includean auction, musicians, craftsmen, horserides, concessions and a dinner-on-thegrounds. For more information, call 662-547-6482.

FLORENCEOctober 20LakeShore Baptist Church is having theirHallelujah Festival from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

There will be fun for all with games, food,and gospel singing. For additionalinformation, call 601-845-7225.

CANTONOctober 11Get your walkin’ shoes on because it’s thattime of the year again for the bi-annualCanton Flea Market. Listed as one of the“Top Twenty Event in the Southeast” by theSoutheast Tourism Society, the Canton FleaMarket is the perfect way to get a jump onthe Christmas shopping and enjoy the bestthat Southern hospitality has to offer.Shopping begins early so set you alarmclock—get ready, get set and go!

MADISONNovember 1The 2012 Center forPregnancy Choicesis having theirannual fundraiser, Life – Living in FullExpectation, at Broadmoor Baptist Churchon 1531 Highland Colony Pkwy. A sit-downdinner will begin at 7 p.m. with the programimmediately following. Featured speaker willbe Pat Layton, founder and president of LifeNetwork. Reservations are required. Foradditional information, call 601-713-2322.

GULFPORTNovember 2-3Gulf Coast Blessings, aninterdenominational group of 100+ womenon the Gulf Coast, is hosting their 2ndBlessings Women’s Conference at FirstBaptist Church Gulfport. Featured speakerwill be Angela Thomas, a nationallyrecognized speaker and Bible study author,along with celebrity chef Whitney Miller andmusical group Abide. For furtherinformation, visitwww.gulfcoastblessings.org. Y

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Barbara Beavers, Director of the CPCsays, “What we really want to getpeople there to hear is CPC’s vision andmission.The societal problem that wespecifically address is a faulty worldviewof sexuality that is adamantly opposedto a biblical worldview. The problemwith the culture’s worldview is that itleads to a plethora of problems such asabortion, teen pregnancy, absentfathers, wounded women and men, andconfused kids. We do not stand injudgment of people, but we also do notstand silently by. We must speak up forthe innocents and offer compassionate

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care for those in crisis. Too many people arestill not aware of the services of the CPC.We are not just “anti” abortion aroundhere. We love life, we love women, we lovefamily…and we want to help.” Reservationsand additional information at 601.713.2322.

Korean Children’s Choir Perform in Jackson

The Far East Broadcasting Company(FEBC)-Korea Children’s Choir and Dr. BillyKim will visit Jackson to perform onOctober 2 in the Belhaven UniversityCenter for the Arts. The concert at 7:30P.M. is free to the public and will featurethe children’s choir, influential speaker Dr.Kim and renowned pianists Sylvia Hong andMichael Rector.

Their performances include Americanfolk arrangements, patriotic songs, sacredmusic and hymns, popular music,contemporary Christian songs and Koreantraditional songs.

International Christian statesman, pastor,broadcaster and influential speaker Dr. BillyKim has inspired thousands with his story

and will speak at the performance.Admission is free. For more informationvisit www.belhaven.edu or call 601-968-5919 or email [email protected].

Trick of Trot Halloweenie Run

Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi’sfabulously fun Fifth Annual 5K eventsupporting The Miriam Wilson WeemsKennel, a no-kill facility for companionanimals, takes place on October 20, at805 Riverside Drive in Jackson. The runbegins at 9:00 a.m. The walk begins at9:15 am. Event day registration is at 8:00am. $30 includes registration and T-shirts.Dogs who play well with others areencouraged to participate with theirhumans in Halloween costumes! Prizes!Prizes! This is a cause close to our heart!The volunteers at Arf go to extraordinarylengths to save abused and abandonedanimals. Get involved. [email protected] for more information.Y


NORTH STATE ANIMAL& BIRD HOSPITAL

5208 North State Street • Jackson, MS 39206

601-982-8261Dr. Adrian Whittington

Dr. Jeb CadeDr. Melissa McLendon

OFFICE HOURS:Monday-Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pmSunday: Boarding only 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Boarding & Grooming Services Available

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“He said to me: “It is done. I am theAlpha and the Omega, the Beginningand the End. To the thirsty I will givewater without cost from the spring ofthe water of life.”

– Revelation 21:6

“Autumn, theyear’s last,loveliest smile.”

- William Cullen Bryant

✂“God, send me anywhere, only go withme. Lay any burden on me, only sustainme. And sever any tie in my heart exceptthe tie that binds my heart to Yours.”

– David Livingston

“He reached from onhigh, he took me, hedrew me out ofmany waters.”

– 2 Samuel 22:17

“I have set the Lord alwaysbefore me. Because he is at myright hand, I will not be shaken.”

– Psalm 16:8

“Opportunity mayknock once, buttemptation bangson your front doorforever.”

- Author unknown

“Don’t doubt inthe darkness whatyou saw in thelight.”

– Henrietta Miers

“This is my Father’s world. O let me ne’er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father’s world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad!”

– Maltbie Babcock

“Autumn is a secondspring when every leafis a flower.”

- Albert Camus


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Remember to “Fit a Mammogram” into your schedule.

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