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Beyond the ‘good stuff’

As I get older, I’m learning more about my body and how it’s breaking down (ughhh!). Read Ecclesiastes 12 – God tells us what to expect. WAIT!...
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5 coping strategies for caregivers

Being a caregiver can be a 24/7 job that comes with stress and a range of emotions daily. It is important not to forget about yourself and...
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Kids are superheroes

What do children and superheroes have in common? Superheroes were once children who overcame adverse childhood experiences (ACE). Have you ever considered how each superhero in comics...
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See how you make an impact through Buckner

Do you want to see all the ways you are making a difference in the lives of the children and families served by Buckner? Read the latest...
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Are you assured of God’s love for you?

Last Christmas, my son and 3-year-old grandson, Walker, were putting out their Christmas lights and one of the bulbs was broken. My son warned his helper not...
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Senior adult group outings at Buckner senior living communities

Many seniors and their families worry that living in a senior living community can become isolating. That’s why Buckner Retirement Services encourages a range of activities offsite through...
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Former foster youth need to know they are not abandoned

Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes shares about National Aging Out of Foster Care Awareness Day on Baptist News Global and reflects on what we can do to...
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In times of stress or fear, what do you believe in?

Have you ever heard the phrase, “There are no atheists in fox holes”? I cannot remember exactly what movie I heard it in or recall the book...
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What can we do after a traumatic event?

Anxiety. Anger. Sadness. Numbness. Confusion.  Those are just a few of the reactions we have after hearing of another senseless mass shooting. In May 2022, 32 people...
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Reaching for hope

Buckner President and CEO, Albert Reyes, reflects on how we can help find comfort, hope and deliverance of pain after horrific events, like the elementary school shooting...
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