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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...
A Project Go-er’s top six tips for a great mission trip experience
It might sound cliché, but serving in Guatemala through Project Go changed my life. I was able to serve in a capacity I never thought was possible...
Buckner gives 3 millionth pair of shoes to Guatemalan child
By Lauren Hollon Sturdy JOCOTENANGO, Guatemala – Dulce Alquijay Raymundo smiled deeply as Buckner social worker Perla Maldonado crouched beside her and slides new pink and white...
Freedom in the Lord
By Shea Svendson “But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away… where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians...
Lost and found: Baby Sara’s joyful return home
As a caseworker for Semillas de Esperanza, Dina Tomás logs a lot of hours the old-fashioned way: on foot. Due to incomplete files, a backlog of cases...
Parnell named executive director for Buckner in Midland
Jordan Parnell has been named the new executive director for Buckner Children and Family Services in Midland, charged with leading the organization’s ministries for vulnerable children and...
Top three things I learned through Project Go
When asked to write about the top things I learned through my Project Go experience, I immediately agreed. Why? Because I could write about Project Go for...
8 lessons we learned from our first job
Next Avenue readers share their hard-earned advice By Liza Kaufman Hogan for Next Avenue What was your first job? Serving fast food, delivering newspapers, cleaning hotel...