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Finding rest in your new normal
If you are like me, you might be trying to figure out a new normal after 18 months of a virus that has completely changed how we...
Exactly what you need
A while back, I decided to challenge myself to read through the Bible chronologically. I got through the stories of creation, Noah, Joseph and Moses. Those stories...
‘Love really is what you do’
The Baptist Standard has been expoloring the fruits of the Spirit in their podcast series, and this week they interviewed Buckner President Albert Reyes. With Eric Black,...
Back-to-school blessings across Texas
For many families, it is officially back-to-school season. Heading back to school can be stressful, especially when there’s still a pandemic. Buckner programs across Texas hosted events...
Having COVID re-entry anxiety?
Amy Curtis, senior director of counseling for Buckner Children and Family Services, wrote this article for the Baptist News Global. She explains how the shift back to our...
What grief has taught me
It can be difficult to talk about grief, and often it’s hard to know what to say to someone who has lost a loved one. Often times,...
Embracing freedom
After reflecting on last summer, I’m feeling extra thankful today. Do you remember last year how we all struggled to find ways to celebrate the Fourth of...
5 ways to get the most out of volunteering
You want to give back to your community and at the same time learn and grow from the experience. But how do you know your experience will...
You can be an advocate
Advocate (ad-vo-cate); noun; One who pleads the cause of another; one who defends or maintains a cause; one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause. ...
Rest. Reflect. Refocus.
Self-reflection and rest are intentional moments in time set aside to slow down the daily hustle and bustle and can help you process and understand what has...