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What does it mean to rejoice?
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4 My dad never wanted me to say I “loved” something unless it was...
The connection between child abuse prevention and foster care
April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a dedicated period for raising awareness and promoting proactive measures to prevent child abuse and neglect. Established in 1983,...
Uncertainty as a hidden gift
Uncertainty is uncomfortable, but in the midst of uncertainty, God calls us to a place of confidence. “For I, the Lord your God hold your right hand;...
In Christ alone
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works,...
The full circle impact of volunteering
Volunteering is an integral part of what makes any organization successful. Not only do volunteers generously give of their time and gifts, but they make a long-lasting...
Letting God lead our lives
We have all been given the gift of free will. And with that comes great responsibility. God created us with free will because he wanted a loving...
Kindness returned
Divorced and left to care for six children, Reynelda McDonald feared eviction from her two-bedroom apartment. When the day was over, she’d find herself alone, praying for...
You can help end child abuse
According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, there were more than 53,000 confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect in Texas in 2024, with...
The fruit of our lives
"But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to...
The birth of spring and reminders of our Creator
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I...