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From trauma to triumph

Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma Ashley is a mom of four who wants nothing more than to protect her children from the generational trauma she, her...
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A Christian’s call to encouragement

This past Sunday, my pastor taught about how godliness begets godliness. When we live out our faith actively, we are inspiring those around us to do the...
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Community is a gift

Human beings were not created to live life solo. In the beginning, God observed that “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). It’s no different today. Life...
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Clinging to Christ

Have you ever felt like life is racing exceptionally fast and all you can do is hold on tight? This pace of life will inevitably happen to...
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Differences between kinship care and foster care

What is kinship care?   You may have heard the terms “kinship care” or “fictive kin” before and wondered what they meant. Kinship care is when a...
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Courage to wait

“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” – Psalm 27:14 Waiting is one of the hardest disciplines of...
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Breaking Generational Poverty through Education  

One question we often hear is, “Why must single moms be enrolled in school to participate in Buckner Family Pathways?”   The question is a valid one. For...
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We will not be afraid, though the earth trembles

“God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Therefore, we will not be afraid though the earth trembles and...
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Whose opinion matters most?

“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man,...
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Cast your anxiety on God

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) As backpacks fill with fresh pencils and crisp folders, and school...
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