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More than 1,400 miles didn’t stop the reunification with this birth family
More than five decades ago, Lisa Metivier was born in Dallas, Texas. At just three days old, she was adopted through Buckner and went home with her...
God is unchanging
In my teenage years, I found myself complaining to a friend about the ever-changing nature of life. His response was, “Change is the only constant in life.”...
Celebrating 70 years of impact with fun, fellowship and looking to the future
In 1953, you could purchase a six-pack of Coca Cola for just 29 cents or watermelon at only six cents a pound. Picturing life 70 years ago...
November is National Adoption Month
The history The idea of dedicating a time to raise awareness about adoption began in 1976 when the governor of Massachusetts created an Adoption Week for the...
See how you help shine hope in the latest Buckner Today
Buckner International continues to impact the lives of vulnerable children, families and seniors in Texas and across the world. Learn about the lives of the people served...
Wonderful are your works
When you got up this morning and looked in the mirror, what was your first thought? Did you notice imperfections? Did you smile and greet yourself with...
A conversation with the new Chief Human Resources Officer
Join Dr. Albert Reyes and Jen Mann for a conversation about the Buckner team and how we're able to serve people and fulfill our mission. Mann joined...
Our power in Christ
The responsibilities of life can feel like waves in an ocean trying to overtake us. Our problems can seem like a never-ending mountain too high to climb....
God’s healing in the darkness
A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with COVID. I had caught it at the beginning of the pandemic, and I thought this was going to be...
Adoption is a lifelong journey
You often hear about adoption referred to in the past tense. For example, “John was adopted.” It’s spoken of like it’s complete and finished. But the reality...