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Patience: A fruit of the Spirit

When I was a little girl, I learned a song in Sunday school about patience. It went like this: “Be patient, be patient, don’t be in such...
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Make Valentine’s Day special for the little ones in your life

There’s no day like Valentine’s Day to make that someone special in your life know how you feel about them. While grown-up loved ones may get all...
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Equipped for life

The Buckner Family Hope Center™ is a child-centered, family-focused place where families go to find hope, support and empowerment in their community to reach their fullest God-given...
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Trusting in the changing

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” - Revelation 22:13  Growing up, I hated change. I hated...
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How to deal with stress

We’re one month into the new year, and you may have already experienced some kind of stress. Each day presents its own issues, and the only real...
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Looking back on 2022 and looking forward to 2023

Listen to the first president’s update of 2023 where Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes reflects on the successes and impact Buckner programs made during 2022 and...
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Buckner staff advocates for children and families at the Texas Capitol

Buckner International teamed up with the Texas Alliance for Child & Family Services to advocate for the needs of children and families at the Texas Capitol on...
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This crazy monster

Before my 13-year-old daughter Katy Rose suddenly gained all the answers to the secrets of the universe, she was a 2 year old who only knew “cow...
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Buckner to relocate from Brentwood Ave. campus, continue all services in Lubbock

Buckner Children and Family Services in Lubbock is beginning a process of transition this year to better fulfill its mission. While the beginning of this process involves...
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Buckner Retirement Services announces new vice president and chief operating officer

Charlie Wilson, president of Buckner Retirement Services has named Michael Olmstead as vice president and chief operating officer for BRS effective immediately. In his new role, Olmstead...
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