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Sharing the Easter story with your child

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, most of us might still be practicing social distancing this Easter. While our usual holiday celebrations may look...
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Jeff Ross named senior executive director for Buckner Southeast Texas

After serving as interim senior executive director for five months, Jeff Ross will permanently oversee Buckner Children and Family Services in the Houston and Beaumont areas. Jeff...
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Family Pathways program inspires both mother and son to succeed

“I’m extremely proud to be a boy mom,” said Sherenda Lee, who recently celebrated her middle son, Jaythan Jones, signing his letter of intent to play college...
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Buckner International managing incoming donations for migrant teens in Dallas

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) directs all donations for migrant teens to Buckner International and Trusted World, while volunteer...
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How long, O Lord?

Are you a journey person or a destination person?    When we take a road trip, my wife likes to stop at every interesting or weird roadside...
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Celebrating Buckner family coaching participants

Families from the Buckner Family Hope Center at Bachman Lake were treated to a drive-through pizza party today in celebration of their participation in the coaching program. ...
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Still shining hope in the midst of COVID-19

The past two weeks have marked the one-year milestone for many events that occurred at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. For a year, we have lived...
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Buckner Family Hope Center at Reed Road transforms an entire family

Coming from a world of instability and inconsistency, Buckner Family Hope Center and New Hope Housing birthed a new life path for Krystal Conton and her family....
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Seasons

Sometimes we struggle with the idea of waiting for God’s timing to reach its completion. However, after some reflection, I think about two questions:   “What season...
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Lufkin foster family finds joy and support through virtual certification

Stephanie and Jerrod Hudspeth always dreamed of a big family but after having their first daughter, they were unsuccessful in conceiving.  After considering options, they decided that...
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