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Three ways to pray for families with loved ones on hospice this Christmas
The holidays are meant to be filled with hope and joy, time spent with family and friends as we celebrate the love we have for one another....
You were our strength in the storm
Hurricane Harvey’s legacy will continue in Houston and Southeast Texas. Many of those we serve experienced hardship – and so did many of our staff members. Hear their...
Did your favorite present change a life?
What is the best Christmas present you’ve ever received? Is it a bike when you were a child? A fancy piece of jewelry? Maybe it’s the latest...
Faith Focus: The vulnerability of Christmas
The night after my infant daughter’s first day in day care, I bawled. Yes, like a baby. She was just so tiny and innocent … and completely...
Friday photo: Christmas lights in Longview
Residents at Buckner Westminster Place in Longview have fully embraced the spirit of the Christmas season. Last week they donned their most festive attire and boarded the...
Friday photo: Buckner children in East Texas ‘believe’ in the magic of The Polar Express
Bundled up with their blankets and footed pajamas, children and families in Buckner International programs in East Texas launched the holiday season with a ride on The...
101 Christmases: How a centenarian still finds joy in every season
Connie Dickinson is preparing to celebrate her 101st Christmas. A resident of Calder Woods in Beaumont, the centenarian still finds joy in each holiday season, and her...
Make this Christmas one to remember
Christmas always seems like a magical time of year. This year, you can help vulnerable families and children experience the magic of the season and let them...
Why not me?
77-year-old John Ramsey had devoted his entire life to serving the Lord. A former pastor who served 45 years in the ministry—27 overseas with the International Mission...
Friday photo: Snow in Beaumont!
This week brought a rare snowfall to parts of Texas, including Beaumont where Calder Woods residents woke up Friday to a winter wonderland! Snow festivities included making a...