Faith Focus: I could see clearly if it weren't for this plank in my eye
The world around us is falling apart. But the problem isn’t me. Chances are, it isn’t you, either. At least that’s what research says.
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Dallas volunteer sends hope to children around the world
April is the National Month of Hope. It’s also National Volunteer Month. That’s only fitting, because at Buckner International our volunteers...
Helping single mothers is about more than helping single mothers
Being a single parent is difficult. It's a 24-7 job that relies on one person to be mom, dad, provider, counselor, disciplinarian and more all in...
Faith Focus: What success in life actually looks like
Since Christmas, I’ve been on a quest to become healthier. As much as I hate to admit it, I’m getting older and need to take better care of...
Four ways to share the Easter story with your children
At Easter, we celebrate how Christ died and was resurrected from the grave to save us, his children, from death as sinners. As adults, we understand...
Sibling separation in foster care: An impetus for change
Today is National Sibling Day, a day to remember and honor your siblings. But many foster children throughout the country are separated from their...
Volunteering can bring a happy moment to struggling families in need
This week is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and highlight the volunteers who give of themselves...
Faith Focus: It's your time
When Adonis Creed defeats Viktor Drago at the end of Creed 2, an important moment in the Rocky series happens in one of the quietest moments of the...
Buckner International celebrates 140 years of ministry
Today, Buckner International celebrated 140 years of serving children, strengthening families and inspiring happiness in the lives of seniors. We...
The key to lowering Dallas' Hispanic poverty rate lies in Bachman Lake
The Dallas Morning News recently reported, “Hispanic poverty rate drops, but Dallas lags.” The article, based on data released by the U.S. Census...
Buckner Calder Woods cuts ribbon on community expansions and renovations
Buckner Retirement Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to unveil its expansion and renovation project on Buckner Calder Woods, Southeast...
Faith Focus: Correcting a common misconception
The other day I was visiting with a single mom who is in the Buckner Family Pathways program. We were discussing what the program meant to her and...