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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...
What are hidden disabilities?
You don’t have to be a parent to know every child is unique. Every child has their own strengths, challenges and ways of interacting with the world....
Leaning on the God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise him all creatures here below.
Praise him above ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen. I...
Celebrating and advocating for women
Women’s History Month celebrates the bold actions and valuable contributions of women throughout history. Although much of women’s history is undocumented, we honor the names of women...
Compassion in action
In the heart of every social worker, there's a well of compassion that fuels their drive to change lives. At Buckner International, this compassion is not just...
Being prepared for the little things
Snakes kill about six people a year (My wife has already killed one snake this year!) while spiders kill about seven people a year. But cows –...
Praying through anxiety
In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul instructs the believer in combating anxiety through prayer with thanksgiving. At the time of his writing, he had extensive experience dealing with stressful...
Who cares for the caregivers?
Caregiving is a lot more than just caring about someone. Caregiving is actively providing care emotionally, physically and spiritually, and for some caregivers, it can also mean...