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Taking action through prayer

I can’t be the only Christian who thinks they’re terrible at praying. Not in the frequency, when you’re the father of teens with driver’s licenses, God is...
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Kindness returned

Divorced and left to care for six children, Reynelda McDonald feared eviction from her two-bedroom apartment. When the day was over, she’d find herself alone, praying for...
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What are hidden disabilities?

You don’t have to be a parent to know every child is unique. Every child has their own strengths, challenges and ways of interacting with the world....
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Compassion in action

In the heart of every social worker, there's a well of compassion that fuels their drive to change lives. At Buckner International, this compassion is not just...
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Superhero experience for superhero kids at the Amarillo Sod Poodles game

The Amarillo Sod Poodles weren’t the only ones having a great night at Saturday’s game against the Arkansas Travelers. Children and families from the over 25 surrounding...
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Empowering our children to pray

Since 1952, the National Day of Prayer has been an annual tradition observed on the first Thursday of May by congressional law, which serves as an invitation...
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Inspired to volunteer

Every person who chooses to volunteer with Buckner is an important member of our ministries. This month, we are celebrating National Volunteer Month by highlighting some of our wonderful...
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What’s it like to volunteer with Buckner?

I’ve never been accused of having a servant spirit. I was raised in a home with an “Us vs. Them” mentality. My family wasn’t concerned with helping...
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Celebrate National Read Across America Day

It’s National Read Across America Day and we are all about reading! Maybe you’ve wanted to pick up a new book or thought about gathering the kids...
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