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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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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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New year, new you?

Whenever January rolls around, a lot of us are thinking of the many ways we want to improve for the new year. That might be getting in...
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Keeping kids together through kinship care

Foster care can create deep wounds in a child due to loss of family, separation from what they’ve known and facing a new normal including new parents...
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New challenges, same God

I’m currently in a fun, exciting and nerve-racking season of life. My husband and I are expecting our first child in January. There are SO many thoughts...
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