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Transformed by Christ to love like Christ

This devotion appears in the 2022 Buckner Advent Guide, containing devotions and family activities to help you celebrate the Advent season. Get your free digital copy of...
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When the Prince of Peace was born

This devotion appears in the 2022 Buckner Advent Guide, containing devotions and family activities to help you celebrate the Advent season. Get your free digital copy of...
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It’s OK for adoptive families to cancel plans or say no to your invitation and here’s why

I received an email from our church asking if I could serve as a greeter on Sunday prior to the worship service. Greeting isn’t rocket science. You...
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The emergence of Christmas gives us hope like no other

This devotion appears in the 2022 Buckner Advent Guide, containing devotions and family activities to help you celebrate the Advent season. Get your free digital copy of...
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A November update from President and CEO Albert Reyes

I was curious, so I Googled “Thanksgiving.” It’s always interesting to see how Google describes words we commonly use. Google’s idea of Thanksgiving is that it’s a...
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Block out the noise and hear God

Do you ever turn on the TV just to have some background noise? Perhaps the sound is comforting or you like to listen to the news as...
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Help these Waiting Texas Children find forever homes through adoption

For the past 25 years, the United States has honored the month of November as National Adoption Month. This is a time many adoptive families, adopted persons,...
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The 2022 Buckner Advent Guide is here!

There's nothing quite like receiving the perfect gift. Giving a loved one a gift you thoughtfully picked out tops the charts too. Take a moment to remember...
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Meet Ja’Niya: A teen about to age out of the foster care system

Ja’Niya is 17 years old. Soon, she will age out of the foster care system if she is not adopted.  Though much of her life has been...
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What does it mean to serve as one?

Last week, the top leaders from across the Buckner ministry gathered for the annual Buckner Leadership Retreat. This was the first time in more than two years...
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