R.C. Buckner had a deep love for children – especially orphaned children.  In 1877 he organized a deacon conference with the intent of founding an orphans’ home.  The twenty-six deacons, and one pastor each donated one dollar, and that twenty-seven dollars was the beginning of Buckner Orphans’ Home.  In 1879 the first three orphans were […]

For those of you new to Lanabird, let me introduce you to Mercy Street.  Mercy Street is a faith based ministry to share God’s love in the neighborhood of West Dallas.  The staff, mentors, and coaches of Mercy Street strive to create change in this community by personal involvement primarily with the children.  Each child is […]

At the Mercy Street Fundraising Luncheon, two ladies – Janie McKay and Agatha Odamah – spoke to me. They thought I was a photographer. I said, “Not really, I just have a little blog.” “A blog.  How perfect.  You can put our invitation to the Greater Dallas Prayer Ministry on your blog.  We will talk […]