Backpack Food Program: ‘It takes a village.’

Backpack Food Program: ‘It takes a village.’

“JOHNNY, CAN you come to my desk, please?” At the sound of his name being called, Johnny jumped from his seat. He tried not to look too eager as he dashed across the bright red, blue, and yellow alphabet rug toward his teacher’s desk. “Yes, ma’am,” he replied. “Did...
Lane and Rachel Stacey: Love built on faith

Lane and Rachel Stacey: Love built on faith

LANE AND RACHEL Stacey’s love story began back in 2019 at their mutual friend’s house during the Tennessee Titans playoff game. Although Lane recognized Rachel from seeing her on social media, meeting her in person was a breath of fresh air he hadn’t expected. “My...
Beth Meerdink: ‘Tent-making’ here and abroad

Beth Meerdink: ‘Tent-making’ here and abroad

BETH MEERDINK tenderly cradled her treasured copy of “The Lady With the Lamp: The story of Florence Nightingale” and audibly repeated Nightingale’s call to action: “I will change all this, if it takes me a lifetime.” Each word echoed deeply within Meerdink’s heart....