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Are you familiar with the Austin Tex-Mex restaurant, El Arroyo, that is probably more famous for its witty signs than its food these days? The restaurant signs...
Malleable – a superpower all children possess
Meet Mateo. His superpower is being malleable. Malleable – adjective According to Merriam-Webster, malleable is an adjective that indicates when a person is capable of being altered...
What type of exercises are best for senior adults?
Exercise is an important part of maintaining overall health and wellness at any age, but it is especially important for older adults. Whether through independent walks or...
Waking up in victory
Yesterday was Juneteenth. It goes by many names: Juneteenth National Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Black Independence Day. But regardless what you call...
Being a father like Christ
John and Bri Thomas have fostered and adopted children through Buckner International and consider it their calling. John reflects on what it means to be a father...
Growing a family
The Thomas family lives on the edge of a northern panhandle town called Gruver, Texas. Across the road to the north, you can see all the way...
Joining forces to support vulnerable children
Last week, Buckner Westminster Place hosted a party to celebrate their contributions to the local Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® shoe drive. The Longview community shoe drive ran...
Beyond the ‘good stuff’
As I get older, I’m learning more about my body and how it’s breaking down (ughhh!). Read Ecclesiastes 12 – God tells us what to expect. WAIT!...
5 coping strategies for caregivers
Being a caregiver can be a 24/7 job that comes with stress and a range of emotions daily. It is important not to forget about yourself and...
Kids are superheroes
What do children and superheroes have in common? Superheroes were once children who overcame adverse childhood experiences (ACE). Have you ever considered how each superhero in comics...