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Holiness over happiness
Author Paul Tripp shared in one of his devotional books, “God is not so much interested in our happiness as he is in our holiness.” When interruptions...
Patience: A fruit of the Spirit
When I was a little girl, I learned a song in Sunday school about patience. It went like this: “Be patient, be patient, don’t be in such...
Trusting in the changing
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” - Revelation 22:13 Growing up, I hated change. I hated...
How to deal with stress
We’re one month into the new year, and you may have already experienced some kind of stress. Each day presents its own issues, and the only real...
Looking back on 2022 and looking forward to 2023
Listen to the first president’s update of 2023 where Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes reflects on the successes and impact Buckner programs made during 2022 and...
This crazy monster
Before my 13-year-old daughter Katy Rose suddenly gained all the answers to the secrets of the universe, she was a 2 year old who only knew “cow...
Let tomorrow be tomorrow and today be today
Today, it is so easy to worry. When will I make more money? When will I find the one? How am I going to reach my goals? ...
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...
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...
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...