Southern Experience

Ferguson: Using Your Head for More Than a Hat Rack

A humorous reflection on boneheaded mistakes, hard-earned wisdom, humility, and learning to put others ahead of ourselves in everyday life.

Captain Morgan’s Pirate Ship Grounds on the Oxford Square for Three Days of Swashbuckling Fun

Captain Morgan’s Pirate Ship drops anchor in Oxford Square for a three-day rum-filled adventure supporting local arts programs.

Jim Hendrix: Autumn Scenes

Jim Hendrix’s photos reveal the peaceful charm of Mississippi’s backroads, from weathered churches and riverboats to serene open fields.

Ferguson: How will you be remembered?

A minister reflects on honoring a life well lived, and asks: how will you be remembered when your time comes?

Ferguson: The Struggles We Face

Even in our hardest struggles, God’s mercy reminds us we still belong—offering peace, healing, and strength through faith.

Jim Hendrix: Taylor Grocery

Photos showcase Taylor Grocery’s weathered porch, vintage signs, old gas pump, and rustic Southern charm in Taylor, Mississippi.

Ferguson: Weariness

Life’s struggles bring deep weariness, but faith in God’s love and promises reminds us of rest, hope, and renewal.

Ferguson: The Ubiquity of Lists and the Fear of Being a One-Hit Wonder

From grocery lists to fears of being a one-hit wonder, this reflection explores productivity, doubt, and renewed courage through faith.

Ferguson: I Remember

A personal reflection on Hurricane Katrina’s impact, recalling loss, survival, resilience, and faith that sustained the Mississippi Gulf Coast community.

Ferguson: Living With Grief: Reflections from Experience

Isaiah’s “man of sorrows” offers hope amid grief. Loss may remain, but faith and gratitude can bring peace with time.

Ferguson: I See You!

Stereotypes are harmful shortcuts that dismiss people unfairly. Seeing others as image-bearers of God can transform relationships and community.