Posts published in “Magnolia Minds”

MAGNOLIA MINDS: ‘When Disaster Strikes’ sounds like a PSA. It is, sort of…

SERVING OTHERS — Larry Ponder, a member of Temple Church, Hattiesburg, works to clear debris July 23 from a homestead damaged by a tornado that struck the Louin community in Jasper County. Ponder was serving in connection with the Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief ministry. (Photo credit: MBDR)

MAGNOLIA MINDS: ‘When Disaster Strikes’ sounds like a PSA. It is, sort of…

June 30, 2023

By Tony MartinAssociate Editor We live in a fallen world, and it’s never more evident than when we view disasters — both physical and personal.…

Is it possible to forgive God?

Is it possible to forgive God?

June 28, 2023

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Totally consumed — my identity crisis

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Totally consumed — my identity crisis

June 9, 2023

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Navigating the Rocky Terrain of Broken Relationships

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Navigating the Rocky Terrain of Broken Relationships

May 26, 2023

MAGNOLIA MINDS: The blessings left for us by ‘Miss Ed’

MAGNOLIA MINDS: The blessings left for us by ‘Miss Ed’

May 22, 2023

MSBDR responds to storm
damage in North Mississippi
Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief (MSBDR) has deployed Assessors/Chaplain teams using local resources in Tate, Desoto, Marshall, Benton, and Tippah Counties. This area was hit by at least two tornadoes and high straight line winds Wednesday night. Damage is concentrated near Senatobia (app. 25 homes), Slayden (75 homes), and Three Forks/Walnut Lakes (20 homes). All numbers are preliminary estimates. In addition, the Benton/Tippah Association Chainsaw Team had begun meeting debris removal needs in the Three Forks area but was forced to stop by deteriorating weather conditions on Thursday. Conditions are more favorable today but are forecast to return to storms late today and tomorrow. Heavy rains have also affected ground conditions limiting the use of heavy equipment. As a result of the conditions and the severe weather forecast, MSBDR is slowing the response of additional Chainsaw personnel until early next week. In the meantime, MSBDR has requested the LaBelle Haven Feeding Team (LHBC/Desoto-Tate) prepare 500 meals in support of direct feeding through Slayden Baptist Church for lunch on Friday. The American Red Cross will begin feeding through their network Friday evening.