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Fostering through faith: One woman’s courage and compassion through loss and grief
On a warm June night, DeeAn Thompson and her elderly neighbor, N.E. Tittle, scan his pitch-black, 20-acre field with their flashlights. It's after 10 p.m., and DeeAn's...
Sharing our blessings
By Paul Clark “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:14...
Reporter-Telegram highlights new Buckner Midland leader
Jordan Parnell, new executive director for Buckner in Midland, was featured in the Midland Reporter-Telegram. Parnell earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of...
Project Go volunteer: ‘I was made for one purpose’
Hannah Hagar served with Project Go for five weeks in the Rio Grande Valley in 2013 with a small team of young people from her church, Memorial...
Beaumont couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary
Agnes Northrup will never forget meeting her husband, Vernon, at the naval base in Long Beach, Calif., 71 years ago. He was a brand new chaplain and...
11 ways to increase your energy
Vitality doesn't come in pills. You have to change your daily habits. By Jonny Bowden, Ph.D. for Next Avenue In the commencement address he gave...
Baptist Retirement resident lives life of service
For 81-year-old Flo McKinney, giving thanks is something she has integrated into her daily life. Flo regularly wheels seniors in wheelchairs to mass every Sunday, volunteers with...
Still giving back: Calder Woods resident exemplifies life of service
Sibyl Allen learned the importance of helping others and giving back at a very young age. Growing up in the Depression, she saw her parents help others...
Pouring out God’s love
“And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” Romans 5:5...