Lessons of faith from Peanuts
A devotion on leaning on God
One of our favorite fall stories is the 1966 classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Charles M. Schulz, who created the comic strip...
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Inspiring happiness and wellness with Buckner Retirement Services
Buckner Calder Woods recently hosts Wellness Awards
Buckner Retirement Services seeks to inspire happiness in our seniors every day in a holistic way. The annual Wellness Awards presentations made to...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Wear purple this Thursday to honor victims and raise awareness
Domestic Violence Awareness Month occurs every October. It started from the Day of Unity in 1981 as a way to connect organizations fighting to end...
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Worship in your daily routine
A devotion on making time for the Lord
Everyone has a daily routine we fall into whether intentionally set, or we fall into one without really noticing. Wake up, work, eat, decompress,...
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De aquí somos: Here we belong
The value of Hispanic families in foster care and adoption
Hispanic Heritage Month is an important time to reflect on and celebrate the significant contributions of Hispanic Americans in this country....
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The keeper
Steve Ingram reflects on the last 40 years with Buckner in the latest Buckner Today
Imagine that ancient time before email, websites, social media and laptops. Back then, computers were the size of a car and programmers spent hours...
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How you can help prevent bullying
A personal look at the impact of bullying through the eyes of a teen
October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006. This month provides an opportunity to educate and provide awareness of the...
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The God of as-is
A devotion on our value in Christ
Have you ever been to a Target or Walmart? Unless you’ve been living in a cave in a remote part of the world, then I’m sure you have. We know...
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Understanding and supporting maternal infant loss
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is observed in October of each year. It’s a time to remember and share the pain of loss with families who...
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Honoring a pioneer of Buckner programs
Alton Breedlove, longtime Buckner employee, passed in August
Alton Breedlove, a longtime beloved Buckner employee who pioneered family aid programs, died in August.
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Clothe yourselves with the gifts of Christ
A devotion on unity in Christ
Entering the final months of the year is always an exciting, yet humbling time. Most people finally feel the chance to take a deep breath and enjoy...
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Collaboration and inspiration at recent CAFO Summit
Buckner attended the recent CAFO Summit in Nashville, Tennessee
Buckner International is a member of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO). Several Buckner staff attended the CAFO annual summit in Nashville,...
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