Jordan Ennis: Advocacy through connection

Jordan Ennis: Advocacy through connection

IN JULY 2005, Jordan Ennis and his family’s lives changed with an unexpected diagnosis. His father, Steve Ennis, whom everyone knew for his fortitude and encouraging words, had been struggling with a series of troubling symptoms. But when doctors finally gave him the...
Cheryl Rhoads: Every dog deserves a hero

Cheryl Rhoads: Every dog deserves a hero

SOMETIMES, THE seeds of a life’s calling are planted long before we recognize them. For Cheryl Rhoads, a life invested in animal welfare was written in the stars — or perhaps in the butter bowls she used to carry frogs and critters to school as a child. She enjoyed...
Chris Clemens: There’s power in perseverance

Chris Clemens: There’s power in perseverance

It’s 4 a.m., and the world around him is still asleep. The only sounds are the soft rush of his breath and the steady pounding of his feet on the pavement. The crisp morning air fills his lungs, pushing him forward with each step. He doesn’t rely on music or...
The Pogue Family: Boldness amid adversity

The Pogue Family: Boldness amid adversity

Clay and Ellen Pogue sat at the kitchen table, sharing a meal with their family — a moment they cherished each evening since their family was formed. Across from them sat two young boys with a look of curiosity and cautious hope on their faces as they tried to make...
Dr. Cason Roberson: A New Course

Dr. Cason Roberson: A New Course

The story behind how Dr. Cason Roberson went from aspiring to be a pro golf manager to an impactful orthodontist reveals the unexpected turns life can take — and how a single conversation can change the trajectory of someone’s future. Standing on the lush green of a...