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Reyes elected vice president of North American Baptist Fellowship

Buckner President and CEO Albert L. Reyes was recently elected vice president of the North American Baptist Fellowship. Reyes will serve as one of the leaders of...
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‘No one should have to live like that’

Do you ever look at a child and think to yourself, "Wow, no one, especially not an innocent child, should have to live like that?" If the answer...
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5 things I’ve learned since becoming a mom

Being a mom is much more than caring for a child; it’s a life-transforming experience. It challenges us to rethink who we are, what we’re about and...
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In other words: Angry

Jesus got angry; he was indignant. The words struck me hard. So hard that I ran to my Bible commentaries to see if the words were correct....
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Adopted into God’s family

“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship....
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IN THE MEDIA: Summer snack program going on now

From the East Texas Review: Buckner Joins Forces with 200 Volunteers to Feed Hope, Fight Hunger Buckner Children and Family Services is partnering with local volunteers to...
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LUFKIN: Dearest Dad: Local father celebrating Father’s Day differently this year

From The Lufkin Daily News: Jason Arnold recalls the first time he met 11-year-old Ariana. On the car ride over to meet the young girl, Arnold and...
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LONGVIEW: Summer meal programs keep children fed in East Texas

IN THE LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL: About 160 Longview children of all ages chowed down on cheeseburgers and hot dogs at South Ward Elementary School on Wednesday as part...
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Faith Focus: A more excellent way

By Diego Batista “Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then...
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