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Joining forces to support vulnerable children
Last week, Buckner Westminster Place hosted a party to celebrate their contributions to the local Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® shoe drive. The Longview community shoe drive ran...
Beyond the ‘good stuff’
As I get older, I’m learning more about my body and how it’s breaking down (ughhh!). Read Ecclesiastes 12 – God tells us what to expect. WAIT!...
5 coping strategies for caregivers
Being a caregiver can be a 24/7 job that comes with stress and a range of emotions daily. It is important not to forget about yourself and...
See how you make an impact through Buckner
Do you want to see all the ways you are making a difference in the lives of the children and families served by Buckner? Read the latest...
Are you assured of God’s love for you?
Last Christmas, my son and 3-year-old grandson, Walker, were putting out their Christmas lights and one of the bulbs was broken. My son warned his helper not...
Senior adult group outings at Buckner senior living communities
Many seniors and their families worry that living in a senior living community can become isolating. That’s why Buckner Retirement Services encourages a range of activities offsite through...
In times of stress or fear, what do you believe in?
Have you ever heard the phrase, “There are no atheists in fox holes”? I cannot remember exactly what movie I heard it in or recall the book...
What can we do after a traumatic event?
Anxiety. Anger. Sadness. Numbness. Confusion. Those are just a few of the reactions we have after hearing of another senseless mass shooting. In May 2022, 32 people...
Reaching for hope
Buckner President and CEO, Albert Reyes, reflects on how we can help find comfort, hope and deliverance of pain after horrific events, like the elementary school shooting...
Being rooted in Christ
When I was a kid, I wanted nothing more than to be a professional baseball player. Whether it was watching the Texas Rangers or playing in various...