Change is in the air at Soaring Wings Ranch. The physical changes are almost imperceptible as the autumn takes its own sweet time about developing here in Arkansas, thanks to Indian summer and global warming. However, the fields are now taking on a russet hue, and leaves are responding with a burst of color to the recent rains and sudden drop in temperature. There have been other less subtle changes at the ranch these past three months, as the deer and wild turkeys have made room for more humans to occupy the 200-acre property.

A member of the award-winning and ever popular Point of Grace, Shelley shared her thoughts on the group’s most recent album titled “How You Live” before a concert this fall in Conway.

He’ll only anoint clean vessels.” Her words were more profound than I could appreciate at the time. When the organ began to play, we would sing, all except Sister Diffee, who shed quiet tears during every song. I marveled that a person could smile and cry at the exact same time.

Years ago, when the primary long-distance communication tool was a handwritten letter, I had stationery with this Bible verse on each page. It served as a gentle reminder to send each of those letters with gratitude and a prayer for the recipient. Hopefully, it also served as a gentle reminder when the letter was read that this person was someone for whose presence in my life I was thankful.

For many the holiday season is a time of joy, peace, good will and optimistic hope for the New Year. For others it is a time of self-evaluation, to reflect on the past, or to review accomplishments and failures. <

Love Hines believes everyone needs a purpose. Hers is helping others. “Because I’m one of the few people lucky enough to stay home,” said the stay-at-home mom of 13-year-old AnneDella and 11-year-old Foster.

A Conway group used the “blessing of soccer” and the sport’s universal appeal to share their faith with others during a summer mission trip to China.

Two Conway physicians are leading an effort to help area medical professionals integrate Christian faith into medicine.

In a world that sometimes seems cold and heartless, Veletta Cummings is proving that there are individuals who care.

It’s been more than 15 years since four girls attending college in Arkansas began sharing their singing talents and embarked on a journey that has taken them to cities across the country.

Conway Christian School recently earned accreditation of grades K-12 by the Association of Christian Schools International.

It all started about 10 years ago when our teenager got involved with alcohol that led very quickly to alcoholism. We endured numerous car accidents some serious, many DWI’s, jail visits, court dates and rehab facilities, all with much heartache. What do you do? How do you deal with this? What could we have done differently in raising our child? We learned about tough love and faith in giving our child to God when there is nothing else you can do.