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Let tomorrow be tomorrow and today be today

Today, it is so easy to worry. When will I make more money? When will I find the one? How am I going to reach my goals? ...
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Life is good: Celebrating National Sanctity of Life Day

My younger brother Doug and I were on our twice-weekly phone call last night, and the subject of dad’s death came up. Mainly because my little brother...
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On the brink of aging out of foster care

As children in the foster care system get older, it’s common for their hope of adoption to fade. In Texas, more than 1,000 youth age out of...
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Walking alongside someone through trials

Many of us know the challenges Job had to go through. In three brief moments Job lost nearly everything he had: his livestock, his property and his...
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Buckner announces promotions for leaders Henry Jackson and Samela Macon

Buckner International announced two leadership promotions with Buckner Children and Family Services. Henry Jackson was promoted to president of BCFS. Samela Macon was promoted to vice president...
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A life of generosity

Tom Stop sat at his desk in his office in Longview, Texas, reflecting on a lifetime spent in business and accounting. It's a brief conversation. The majority...
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Buckner Family Pathways™ in Houston moves to new residential location

Houston single-parent families enrolled in the local Buckner Family Pathways™ program will now enjoy a new residential location closer to the city of Pearland, one of the...
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Sibling groups find forever homes, celebrating generosity and more in the latest Buckner Today magazine

You’re making a difference in the lives of children and families served by Buckner both in Texas and internationally. See how in the latest issue of Buckner...
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He is the re-creator!

Yes, God is not only the creator, but also the re-creator! Genesis 1 is a well-known chapter about God’s creation. He created everything before he created man.  Did...
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A dream come true

Even when Bekah and Troy Webster were dating, they knew they wanted to include adoption into their family plan. After having two biological children, Bekah and Troy...
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