I was a little nervous when my wife and I first discussed the idea of adopting a waiting child. With two girls in the family already, everything had to be considered, including the living arrangements, cost of care, our ability to emotionally handle whatever circumstances might arise and, most importantly, could we give the child the chance in life they would truly need?
Was God really asking us to consider this option? Were we being impatient? We knew we had to be honest with ourselves and make sure we truly believed we could provide a waiting child with the home he or she deserved. We also had to make sure we sensed in our hearts that this child was supposed to be “one of us.” (more…)
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As I woke up my first morning in Oaxaca, Mexico, to lead a Shoes for Orphan Souls mission trip last October, I started to prepare myself to lead our team through the sights we would come across. Brokenness is a permanent fixture around us. It can be our bodies, the family unit or the community we live in or drive through. Ultimately, all of humanity is broken, yearning to be healed. (more…)
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“Cease striving and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
“Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
Transitions and new beginnings are full of opportunities to experience God. More often than not we seem to miss out on those experiences, because we are so easily distracted by the things of this world. Our minds are filled with expectations and culture has created an atmosphere of “going” and “doing” that keeps us running.
The world tells me I need to work a certain number of hours. I need to have a high level of productivity to demonstrate my worth. I need to keep all the plates spinning, and in the meantime I need to be aware of who to impress. We seem to fall into these patterns over time. But during transitions and new beginnings, a brilliant opportunity is before us! (more…)
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“It is good to give thanks to the Lord and to sing praises to thy name, O Most High.” Psalm 92:1
Since being with Buckner, I have had the pleasure to learn about Buckner’s past and all of the great lives that Buckner has impacted from its rich heritage.
Last fall, I attended the annual homecoming event for our alumni on the Dallas campus. I heard incredible stories from people who literally spent their entire childhood on our Dallas campus. It was a great time to see and hear the close connections and relationships that span not only immediate family, but beyond. (more…)
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