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Sharing God’s glory

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display...
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The journey to hope

Let’s start this story at the end.   When Annette Chavez leaves Buckner Family Pathways® in Longview, Texas, later this year, she’ll drive away with both an...
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Andrews University and Buckner International sign Memorandum of Understanding

Nonprofit Buckner International and Andrews University announced the launch of a collaboration to provide Andrews’ students with opportunities to better serve their community and learn about ministry...
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Finding the gift in the desert

I love the desert. In fact, it's where I got married! But as much as I love it, I realize not everyone feels the same way. The...
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Red, white and Buckner blue

The impact of Buckner is found not only in the care it provides, but also in the connections it makes in people’s lives. Those connections involve people...
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The high and the low

In three of the four Gospels in the New Testament, there's a story about Jesus and his disciples called “The Transfiguration.” Jesus and three of his disciples,...
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The summer issue of Buckner Today is available now

Through your support, Buckner International impacts the lives of vulnerable children, families and seniors. Because of you, the stories of those lives can be celebrated in Buckner...
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Reflecting on the first half of the year

I have a good friend who is a runner. For years, he refused to run a half marathon because he didn’t want to do half of anything....
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Songs of freedom

When the soul is held captive, songs of worship give it wings. Worship is a practice of eternity, removing all limitations and allowing your spirit to experience...
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Resilient family seeks shelter from storm in unfinished home

In May, the Peñitas area of the Rio Grande Valley received hailstorms and strong winds uprooting trees and stripping roofs from many homes. For the Sanchez-Herrera family,...
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