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Houston church breaks record, collects 100,000 pairs of Shoes for Orphan Souls
By Jenny Pope Buckner International Photography by Eric Guel and Lauren Hollon Sturdy HOUSTON – Most churches greet the rush of the back-to-school season with special worship...
There’s No Way
By Lysa TerKeurst Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 (NIV...
Letting go to gain a family | Host families urgently needed for Colombian orphans
Editor's Note: Dallas-area families are still urgently needed to host seven Colombian orphans who will be visiting the United States in December. By Denise Schoborg What would...
Hearts of gratitude
Story and photography by Chelsea Quackenbush If there’s one thing Wendi Hay wants her four daughters to learn about their time at Buckner Family Place in Houston,...
Stories from the mission field: Understanding love
Four years ago, during spring break of my senior year of high school, I went to Zacapa, Guatemala, on a mission trip and worked primarily in an...
Niños de Promesa sets students up for success
TYLER, Texas – Mercedes Ojeda is in the seventh grade. She loves math, is on the swim team, plays the violin and takes advanced classes. She also...
Join Buckner at the Texas Rangers July 19
DALLAS – Buckner International is inviting the community to the ballpark on Friday, July 19 for Buckner Night at the Rangers! A portion of the proceeds from...
Single foster mom goes ‘above and beyond’ to nurture
By Lauren Hollon Sturdy Kathy Hagler beamed with pride watching her 7-year-old foster daughter, Hannah*, on stage at the school production. Hannah wore a rainbow costume and...
Dallas host families needed for Colombian angels
Dillon International Hosts Free Interest Meetings in Dallas May 30 and June 10 DALLAS—Seven Colombian orphans will make the trip of a lifetime as they travel to...
Alaskan High School Students Collect Socks for Children
Editor's Note: This story has been used with permission from the Juneau Empire. A simple pair of children’s socks may not look powerful, but they can make...