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Spring 2025
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RECEIVING MERCY & FINDING GRACE
A man’s path from substance abuser to Christ follower Story by Sommer Stanley Photos by Hannah Dorward Most 12-year-old boys spend their time playing video games or sports. When Donovan Siler was 12 years old, he began using methamphetamine with his stepfather. “I caught him smoking meth when I was 12. I thought that it…
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UNBREAKABLE
Story by Trong Mai Photos by Rayce Luke “I was in a coma for four days.” Early in 2018, Alyssa Cook wanted to end it all. She struggled with anxiety and depression while working full time to try to make ends meet. Cook attended McLennan Community College and juggled her classwork, job, as well as…
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A LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
Emma Whitt and Trong Mai The fact that 2020 was a turbulent year is no controversy or secret. From a global pandemic to political unrest to a sharp economic downturn—as a society many of us have struggled. However, in this issue of Focus we wanted to draw attention to the way that individuals have persevered, and the community has come together. We found inspiring…
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MURALS PAINT THE CITY OF WACO
Story & Photos by Camille Rasor A nonprofit organization encourages culture and creativity to thrive in Waco Eye-catching murals have come to be an iconic feature of life in Waco, most of them depicting both the good and bad aspects of the city’s history. Among the groups adding to the murals of Waco, and therefore…
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A NONPROFIT FOR NONPROFITS
Story & Illustration by Trong Mai Photos by Wilson Hui and Audrey La Waco Foundation supports long-term success for other nonprofits Among the numerous nonprofits working to create a better Waco, the Waco Foundation prides itself in working behind the scenes rather than taking the forefront. The organization was established in 1958 and is dedicated…
