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Faith Focus: Four things God wants us to know today

Each day, Buckner Adoptive Parent Ben Shelton tells his 8-year-old son four things to remember: You are loved. You will be part of this family forever. You...
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Friday photo: The heavens declare the glory of God

"The heavens declare the glory of God;
     the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech;
     night...
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Conroe moms cook together, make community

Families at Buckner Family Pathways in Conroe, Texas, shared a table and classroom and learned to cook with healthy eating in mind. The class is part of a weekly nutrition...
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Faith Focus: July prayer requests

Summer is one of the busiest times of the year at Buckner. Mission teams are shining hope around the world by distributing new footwear through Buckner Shoes...
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Friday photo: Coming home

"When we got home, they were so happy. We had bumps along the way, but it just felt right. Our kids were home. We needed them with...
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Buckner officials visit Sen. Lankford, discuss stabilizing Latin American families

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Buckner International President/CEO Albert L. Reyes and Buckner Children and Family Services Vice President Henry Jackson recently met with Sen. James Lankford to discuss...
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Vacation Bible School breaks down walls with messages of hope

Walking into the activities room on the Buckner Children’s Campus, it is impossible not to feel the air of excitement. Across from a homemade mural of drawings,...
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Buckner Family Hope Center helps make life ‘200 percent’ better for single mom

Each Wednesday of the summer, the Buckner Family Hope Center in Longview, Texas, offered free meals for children at her apartment complex. BK Mazone’s children were there...
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Friday photo: Perfect love

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear." -1 John 4:18
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12 ways to get ready for your short-term mission trip

Today we're sharing some helpful tips to get you ready for your short-term international mission trip! Mission trips are such a wonderful opportunity to see God move...
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