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god heals
God's healing in the darkness
A devotion on crying out to God
A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with COVID. I had caught it at the beginning of the pandemic, and I thought this was going to be an easy recovery....

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Period poverty impacts women every day
Females internationally and domestically are still experiencing urgent need for feminine products
Women face a variety of stresses and challenges nearly every single day. But for some women, even more stress can come from lacking something they...

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adult adoptee
Adoption is a lifelong journey
Respecting and caring for adult adopted persons in our lives
You often hear about adoption referred to in the past tense. For example, “John was adopted.” It’s spoken of like it’s complete and...

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running our race
Where is God in the in-between?
A devotion on God's big picture
In seasons of suffering, disappointment and confusion, Romans 5:3-5 has always been a passage of comfort for my soul. ...

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Connection opportunities and resources for foster care and adoption families
CAFO conference offers tools to support individuals and siblings heal and process childhood trauma
In September, thousands gathered for the annual CAFO Summit in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Christian Alliance for Orphans is a global network for...

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From addiction and abuse to restored and redeemed
Buckner Family Pathways® mom reflects on where she is today
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As many as one in four women are victims of domestic violence every year. Abuse and violence can damper...

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red sea moment
My Red Sea moment
A devotion on following God
Most of us are familiar with the story of the Lord parting the Red Sea and the Israelites walking across dry land. Before the Lord parted the sea, he...

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single parent success
More than 4 million students are parents
September is National Student Parent Month
Student parents experience an additional layer of challenges when earning an education and taking care of children. Being a single parent while...

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All it takes is one person to make an impact
Ventana Members serve together at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid
When U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne visited Ventana by Buckner in July, she helped prepare backpacks and new shoes for children heading back to school....

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who god says you are
Identity in Christ
A devotion on who God says you are
I recently joined a new women’s Bible study. The first night we met we were instructed to go around the circle and tell a little about ourselves....

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Impact North Texas today
North Texas Giving Day is here!
Vulnerable children and families in North Texas need our help now. ...

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A beautiful gift
How education transformed Roman Molinar's life
Born in Chihuahua City, Mexico, Roman Molinar was only 8 years old when he moved to the United States with his parents. Priscila, Roman's mother,...

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