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Internship fosters hope for the future
Last spring, the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Wynnewood in Dallas was awarded a grant to fund three paid internships for the 2024 summer. The Rees-Jones Foundation...
A work in progress
I am a work in progress. It's a good thing when I'm improving, but that's not always the case. Why am I slow and inconsistent in implementing...
Buckner Today is available now
In the latest issue of Buckner Today, you can learn about a few intentional actions to live a long and fulfilling life. Read about the essential ways...
Pursuing an education doesn’t have to stop with parenthood
Parenting is a difficult job. It’s a title that comes with many hats, roles and responsibilities. Mediator. Provider. Chef. Chauffeur. Nurse. Tutor. And sometimes, student. In Texas,...
The power of community
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But...
Tackling nerves and anxiety about school
There are many fun things about the fall season: cooler temperatures, football season and a shift back into a structured routine. But for some, the transition into...
Giving and receiving grace
We often define grace as an undeserved gift from God, or favor, for the purpose of empowering us to shine Christ’s light to others. “This is love:...
Houston church celebrating more than two decades of impacting vulnerable children
South Main Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, has supported Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® almost as long as the humanitarian aid program has been in existence. After...
Trusting God with our fears
A few weeks ago, while sitting at a nice dinner overlooking the gorgeous Rocky Mountains in Estes Park, Colorado, my husband asked the question: “What if we...
You’re called to serve
I remember going to my grandfather's tailor shop in San Antonio after school every day and sweeping up scraps of material. My grandfather made men's suits. By...