
The importance of providing safe, loving homes for all foster children
Doug and Vicki Evick create a welcoming home for all, whether for a season or the future
“It’s too hard” is not a valid reason for not fostering.
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4 ways to walk into a new season
A devotion on trusting God in uncertain times
Have you ever felt God calling you into something you weren’t quite ready for? If you’ve followed Jesus for any length of time, I’m betting you...
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Buckner Southeast Texas celebrates ribbon cutting to open new office
Buckner Beaumont continues to serve local children and families
The grand opening of Buckner’s new office in Southeast Texas was commemorated on May 7 with a ribbon cutting and tour of the space. Located in...
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Buckner Amarillo children and families enjoy double-header wins with the Sod Poodles
Hodgetown Amarillo hosts "Bark in the Park" on Scooby Doo theme night
There’s nothing better than April baseball before the Texas summer heat wave sets in. Nearly 100 children and families, plus staff from Buckner...
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A Christian look into foster care
What is our role and how does it intersect with our faith?
If you’ve been in or around the church long enough, you have probably heard it said that adoption is a biblical practice modeled after how God...
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Taking action through prayer
A reminder of the power of hope for National Day of 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...
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Celebrating the lives impacted in 2024
Reflecting on the lives changed and empowered through Buckner ministries
Since 1879, Buckner International and its various ministries have worked to shine hope throughout Texas and across the world. Each year, we continue...
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What does it mean to rejoice?
A devotion on rejoicing in the Lord
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4
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The connection between child abuse prevention and foster care
Buckner programs offers resources to prevent abuse and neglect
April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a dedicated period for raising awareness and promoting proactive measures to prevent child abuse...
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Uncertainty as a hidden gift
A devotion on trusting God in uncertainty
Uncertainty is uncomfortable, but in the midst of uncertainty, God calls us to a place of confidence.
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A decade of service
Celebrating Aramark's Global Day of Service at the Buckner Dallas campus
Aramark celebrated their Global Day of Service, Aramark Building Community Day, at the Buckner Children and Family Services campus in Dallas earlier...
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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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