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Finding God’s rhythm
We are in a season of new schedules, routines and rhythms. The fall always brings opportunities, or maybe a few forced changes, to our schedules. I'm just...
Possum Trot impacted countless children in the Texas foster care system
“Not everyone can foster, but everyone can do something.” You likely have heard this phrase before. Although it can be true, this phrase once meant to...
Kinship care in Buckner Kenya provides stability and hope
Buckner International offers a variety of services to empower and strengthen vulnerable families in Kenya. In addition to life-enrichment services available at the Buckner Family Hope Center®...
Leaning into God’s desires for our lives
Have you ever put yourself in a box? Have you ever minimized your plans and the desires you have for your life? Do you feel deep in...
One phone call can change your life: An inside look at kinship care
Imagine the season of retirement is approaching for you and your husband. You’ve made plans, discussed your finances, dreamed about vacations and debated whether you should downsize...
A work in progress
I am a work in progress. It's a good thing when I'm improving, but that's not always the case. Why am I slow and inconsistent in implementing...
The need for supportive relationships in therapeutic foster care
Adverse childhood events (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events that can happen to children between the ages of 0 and 17. They can be a single event...
The power of community
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But...
Tackling nerves and anxiety about school
There are many fun things about the fall season: cooler temperatures, football season and a shift back into a structured routine. But for some, the transition into...
Giving and receiving grace
We often define grace as an undeserved gift from God, or favor, for the purpose of empowering us to shine Christ’s light to others. “This is love:...