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Turn the hearts of fathers to their children

I heard an old man once say…   “If you are a messed-up man and you have a family, you are going to help make a messed-up...
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The impact of a father

Dads. Grandfathers. Uncles. Father figures. Brothers.   There is a special role dads – and fatherly figures – play in the health and overall wellbeing of a...
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Transformational impact in the Bible

When you think of biblical families, you might think they had it all together. Or you might have a few common ones come to mind: Adam and...
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To the dads

I’ve been a dad for 17 years. I may be the only one, but I feel like there’s a message to dads that can often be missing....
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Creating opportunities for economic development in East Africa

For more than 140 years, Buckner International has answered the call to, “take care of orphans and widows in their despair,” through innovative social services programs, strong...
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Just for a time

Let’s start with the numbers. 150. 10. 2. We’ll come back to that. Paul Ledet glances away for a split second and then looks back. He’s remembering...
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World Menstruation Day is not just for girls. It’s for humanity.

Pads. Tampons. Period underwear. Cramps. Menstruation. PMS.  If any of those words made you cringe, imagine how uncomfortable a female feels when experiencing period poverty.  What is...
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You don’t have to figure it out

You don't have to try to figure it out ... when God will work it out! Even when we don’t understand and can’t make sense out of...
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Latest Buckner Today magazine available now

You are making a difference in the lives of children and families served by Buckner. Learn how in the Spring issue of Buckner Today. In this issue,...
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Caring for children’s mental health

Most children are experiencing more stimulation and busyness than ever before. Because of that, opportunities for emotional regulation and learning how to properly navigate emotions can be...
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