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Adoption: A piece to my puzzle

For as far back as I can remember, I have seen myself as female, African-American, black-haired, brown-eyed and adopted. Being adopted had no more bearing on who...
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10 ways to promote your holiday shoe drive

If daydreams of turkey and stuffing are filling your head or you’re already cranking up the Christmas classics, keep in mind that the holidays are also an...
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When God laughs

By Toni McDonaldFoster care has taught us that God laughs when man tries to make his own plans.We thought we’d be one of those families who would...
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Worth the wait

For some, parenting is the most natural thing in the world. For others, learning to be a parent takes a little more struggle and intentionality. Jenny Townsend...
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91-year-old WWII, Korea veteran recalls war experiences

With a little more than one million World War II veterans left in the United States, Veteran’s Day celebrations have become more and more significant. Army Air...
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Longview veteran recalls World War II, Korea experiences

With a little more than one million World War II veterans left in the United States, Veteran’s Day celebrations have become more and more significant. Bernie Goode,...
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Houston WWII veteran recalls experiences as nurse for German POWs

With a little more than one million World War II veterans left in the United States, Veteran’s Day celebrations have become more and more significant. Claire Dauphin,...
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Buckner International expanding in Longview; $6 million campaign raising funds for new campus

Plans were announced Nov. 10 by Buckner International to build a new Buckner Family Place and Buckner Family Hope Center in Longview on property the faith-based organization...
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