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From America to Africa, he’s the same God
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.” This phrase was one my parents used often to help me pause and...
Head back to school without breaking the bank
Summer is winding down and back to school is right around the corner for most of us. With that comes shifting back to your school routine, planning...
Buckner Houston celebrates new campus
Jacob Paz, a 17-year-old Buckner client, spoke from the heart when he shared how his relationship with Buckner changed his life. “Buckner has helped me, especially in...
Finding strength in God’s presence
During life's challenges, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether it's personal struggles, uncertainties in the world around us or simply the weight of daily responsibilities, we can...
Texas Mutual Insurance Company gift shines hope for single-parent families across the Lone Star State
Buckner Family Pathways® locations in five Texas cities will benefit from a $100,000 grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The grant will be divided between locations in...
When your strength falls short
Have you ever tried to complete a task all on your own, even when you know it’s a two-person job? Despite the hesitance, you start doing it...
The impact a birthday can make
Rather than receiving presents and toys on his birthday, 5-year-old Finley asked friends and family to bring a new pair of shoes that would be donated to...
Serving others offers light in the darkness
Buckner employee Ruby Rodriguez is no stranger to hurricanes. A Houston resident for 45 years, Rodriguez has seen her fair share of severe storms, including Hurricane Harvey...
Living a life bearing the fruits of the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23...
The foster care journey
Foster care is a journey of the heart. It is one of great love, sacrifice and resilience, both for the children in need and the foster parents...