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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...
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...