In Christ alone
A devotion on our identity in Christ
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may...
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The full circle impact of volunteering
April is National Volunteer Month
Volunteering is an integral part of what makes any organization successful. Not only do volunteers generously give of their time and gifts, but they...
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Letting God lead our lives
A devotion on free will
We have all been given the gift of free will. And with that comes great responsibility. God created us with free will because he wanted a loving...
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Kindness returned
Single mother finds hope amidst brokenness
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...
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You can help end child abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, there were more than 53,000 confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect in...
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New program in Longview supports fathers and father figures
Fatherhood EFFECT provides in-depth support and education for dads in East Texas
A new program focused on family preservation by supporting fathers is now offered by Buckner Longview. Fatherhood EFFECT focuses on the importance of...
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The fruit of our lives
A devotion on reflecting the image of Jesus
"But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the...
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Honoring the early beginnings of the single-parent ministry in East Texas
Buckner Family Pathways® began in 1990s with the support of local community college president
In the mid-1990s, roughly 800 of the 4,000 students at Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas, were single parents. Many of them had come back to school...
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Domestic foster, adoption and kinship programs receive CARF accreditation
CARF International awarded Buckner a three-year accreditation
CARF International recently awarded Buckner foster care, adoption and kinship care programs a three-year accreditation. Our foster care, adoption and...
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The birth of spring and reminders of our Creator
A devotion on the beauty of God
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the...
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Back to the basics: Why are shoes essential?
March 15 is National Shoe the World Day
An estimated 300 million children throughout the world lack access to shoes. Full stop. Let that sink in for a moment.
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What are hidden disabilities?
Understanding the invisible struggles children face
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...
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