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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...
Navigating citizenship as an adoptee
Immigration and citizenship have been prominent in the news over the course of the last few months. And for adult adoptees potentially unsure of their proof of...
An unchanging rock
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God." – Psalm 20:7 Before we take a seat,...
Loving Christ as our greatest treasure
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” – Matthew 22:37 Last Sunday, my pastor...
Just ‘being’ is hard, but beautiful
We usually make two to three trips per year as a family. It’s particularly a must during or right after Christmas and over New Years Day. This...