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Faith Focus: What if we prayed?

This week, my pastor posed an interesting question: “What if we prayed?” Like most of you, I experienced church from my home, watching live online because we...
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Five things to remember while working and teaching from home

With schools shut down and little ones learning from home due to the coronavirus, there may be some extra free time during the day. It can be difficult...
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Social distancing during COVID-19: Buckner expands counseling services to offer digital help

During a time of uncertainty and isolation, Buckner counseling leaders are providing resources available to support mental health. Dr. Amy Curtis, Buckner director of counseling, is creating...
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Coronavirus: Buckner Peru uses resources, advocacy to help desperate families

Buckner Peru marshalled its resources this week to help two communities desperate for aid in the wake of shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic by serving 1,291...
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Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid distributes aid to families in need during the coronavirus crisis

Supporting families impacted by the coronavirus isn’t slowing down at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid. This week, volunteers began distributing food and hygiene supplies – complete...
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Chaplains adopt creative ways to share hope in shadow of the coronavirus

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He...
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Seeking God in the quiet

How has your life changed in the last week? For many of us, we are embracing a new culture of working from home, homeschooling our children, practicing...
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Updated visitor policy for Buckner senior living communities

MEMO To:         Residents and Families From:    Charlie Wilson, Senior Vice President Date:      March 14, 2020 Re:         Buckner...
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Buckner Family Hope Center at Aldine graduates 15 students from Jobs for Life

The Buckner Family Hope Center at Aldine proudly graduated 15 students from Jobs for Life on March 5. Jobs for Life is an 8-week faith-based course which...
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Small church makes big contributions to help Buckner Missions

Memorial Baptist Church in Taylor, Texas, doesn’t have a slogan on its outside sign, but if it did, it might read something like this: A small church...
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