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Faith Focus: Thank you, God, for the small things
Many times in this devotional series, we've talked about big actions people have taken to share the hope of Christ with others. We’ve chronicled volunteers who invest...
Faith Focus: This week, please pray
For many people, this week is Spring Break. And here at Buckner, that means a week of special service by mission teams from around the country. Volunteers...
Faith Focus: Did you miss it?
Friday was a significant holiday – at least for those of us who live in the Lone Star State. Did you miss it? Do you even know...
Faith Focus: Delivery?
Food delivery services like Grubhub and Uber Eats are growing exponentially, changing the restaurant industry along the way. Armed with the ease of online ordering, these services...
Faith Focus: These are the times we live in
In 1859, Charles Dickens famously wrote “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The words are as powerful today as the day...
Faith Focus: The perfect father
Last night millions of people tuned in for the television event of the year. We just had to wait until the Super Bowl was over. We finally...
Faith Focus: It’s always time to go fishing
Some people choose a senior living community for its friendly atmosphere, five-star dining or luxury amenities. For Jerry Blissette, however, it was the fishing pond at Buckner...
Faith Focus: What is this thing?
Yesterday for worship I snuck into the sparsely populated balcony of my church and sat with the folks who hope no one notices they are there. Many...
Faith Focus: University encourages students to live in ‘actual reality’
Georgetown University is installing a unique section of seating for its Jan. 20 basketball game against St. John's University. Each person in the section will wear a...
Faith Focus: Let us run with purpose and perseverance in 2018
The sound system in my wife's SUV was bad when we bought the vehicle two years ago. The radio acted up. Two of the speakers were blown....