By Laurie Green I recently experienced a huge milestone in my therapy sessions: I realized I’m not everyone’s cup of tea — and I’m finally OK with it. Truth is, my whole life there have been people who just haven’t liked me for one reason......
Dr. Jeremy Langley was appointed as the next president of Central Baptist College, the institution’s Board of Trustees announced recently. He assumed the role on May 27, becoming the 10th president in the college’s 73-year history. He succeeds Terry Kimbrow, who retired May 26 after......
By KD Reep This summer marks a momentous milestone for one of Conway’s most enduring and impactful faith communities. Antioch Baptist Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary. With a legacy rooted in humble beginnings and a mission that’s grown to reach far beyond Faulkner County,......
By Donald Brazile In the early days of the Christian church, baptisms were frequently celebrated at Easter, and all of the persons who were to be baptized wore spotless white robes as a sign of their new lives in Christ. Every year thereafter, they would......
By Tammy Keith Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting “The Last Supper” has been lauded, copied and loved for centuries, but one Conway church will bring the artwork to life. Members of First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Prince St., will perform “A Living Picture of The Last......
By Rita Halter Thomas Coming home. That’s what it feels like to many who have stepped across the threshold of Mount Vernon Baptist Church (MVBC). This small church has been a beacon of light for its community for over 175 years. From its beginning, blessed......
Over the altar hangs a cross. At the top of the cross, a steel arch flows to the right, shaping the Greek letter P, creating one of the earliest forms of a Christogram, which is a Christian monogram for the Greek word for Christ. During......
By Donald Brazile You might remember the old Sherlock Holmes mystery, where an unsuspected person is introduced to Holmes, shakes his hand, spends about five minutes in his presence and leaves the room. Then the great detective turns to Watson and tells him what the......
By Rev. Mark McDonald We’ve all heard the saying “the reason for the season,” which is, of course, the birth of the Christ child. Christmas Day is on Dec. 25, but Christmas itself lasts more than a day. It begins on Dec. 25 and lasts......
By Laurie Green The sweet life means lots of different things for different people. Take, for instance, my husband, Will, and I. You don’t have to hang around us very long to find out that we are both avid cruisers. The thought of being surrounded......