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setting goals
Who plans and who leads?
A devotion on seeking God's guidance for our plans
If you think about it, we really do a lot of planning and goal setting. It must be our curious and creative nature that drives us to accomplish...

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Barbara Pierce Bush announced as guest speaker for Buckner fundraising event
Annual Buckner Shining Hope Luncheon will benefit programs in Midland serving vulnerable children and families
This year’s ninth annual Buckner Shining Hope Luncheon will feature a conversation with Barbara Pierce Bush, co-founder and board chair of Global...

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Send Valentine's Day cards to senior adults
Give senior adults some hope and joy with a Valentine's card
If you’re stuck inside weathering out the winter storm blanketing the state of Texas, why not get creative and make some Valentine’s Day cards to...

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Only a few days
A devotion on serving with love
Do you ever get bombarded with a specific Bible verse? To me that is one of God’s unique ways of speaking to me. When I see the same verse from...

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Demographics, diversity and destiny
Buckner president reflects on how to minister in a changing demographic context
Buckner President and CEO, Albert Reyes, wrote this article for his blog, reflecting on demographics, diversity and destiny. He comments on how each...

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Guilt-free wellness
A devotion on self-care
I don’t know about you, but no matter how much I love my job, coming back after the holidays is always rough. When I’m on a break, it usually...

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Our hope for the New Year
As we serve together, we will not be overwhelmed by circumstances
On the night of January 15, 1897, a fire broke out on the Buckner Orphans Home campus in the boys dormitory while all of the children and workers...

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Providing hope now
Protecting children, strengthening families and transforming generations
Buckner brings hope into the community by strengthening families, but the overall goal is to help transform generations. ...

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It's the new year: Let's make it count!
Make a difference in your community this year
It's the start of a new year. For a lot of us, the beginning of a new year can be a fresh start. It's a time to evaluate where we've been and where...

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Can trust be the new normal?
A devotion about trusting God
Jean Francois Gravelot, better known as Monsieur Charles Blondin was perhaps, one of the greatest entertainers from the 1800s, known for walking over...

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