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Pausing to give thanks in the middle of the holiday hustle

In this season of the holiday hustle and bustle, full of scheduling and preparing and checking to-dos off your list, it’s hard to find the space for...
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Remembering Howard Fritz Baumgarten

Historical records sum up the life of Howard Fritz Baumgarten through three labels: orphan, seaman, KIA (killed in action) … all before his 22nd birthday.   Little...
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The true gift

With the holidays barreling towards us, my mind begins to focus on Christmas lists and gift-giving. I’m the father of two teenagers, Colby and Katy, and as...
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Celebrate Advent as a family

This year has brought challenges and tragedies for many of us. Advent offers a special time to refocus on the miracle we've been given: Jesus.  As children,...
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God is unchanging

In my teenage years, I found myself complaining to a friend about the ever-changing nature of life. His response was, “Change is the only constant in life.”...
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See how you help shine hope in the latest Buckner Today

Buckner International continues to impact the lives of vulnerable children, families and seniors in Texas and across the world. Learn about the lives of the people served...
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Wonderful are your works

When you got up this morning and looked in the mirror, what was your first thought? Did you notice imperfections? Did you smile and greet yourself with...
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A conversation with the new Chief Human Resources Officer

Join Dr. Albert Reyes and Jen Mann for a conversation about the Buckner team and how we're able to serve people and fulfill our mission. Mann joined...
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Our power in Christ

The responsibilities of life can feel like waves in an ocean trying to overtake us. Our problems can seem like a never-ending mountain too high to climb....
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Seniors at Calder Woods show age is just a number

Being a senior adult is a new chapter of life. Venturing into that chapter can be scary and isolating, but also exciting and full of new opportunities....
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