Being still despite the schedule
A devotion on finding God moments in the midst of busyness
While scrolling Instagram, as I am apt to waste more time than I care to admit doing, I recently came across a post by Ian Simkins. He was talking...
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Supporting birth moms and the trauma experienced during and after adoption
Open adoption helps heal trauma for child and birth mothers
In our podcast interview series for National Adoption Month, we’re taking time to highlight birth parents. Our first blog post covered...
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Be a light this season
Find an opportunity near you
While Christmas is a time for joy, celebration and quality time with loved ones, it can also bring about additional stress for vulnerable families.
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Adoption is ...
A devotion on the beauties of adoption
“He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will ... ” – Ephesians 1:5
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Changing the narrative around birth mothers in the adoption triad
National Adoption Month 2024
November is National Adoption Month and we want to highlight one area of the adoption triad that does not get a lot of attention — birth parents....
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Bipartisan economic roundtable discussion at the Buckner Family Hope Center at Bachman Lake
U.S. Representatives Marc Veasey and Beth Van Duyne lead discussion with local nonprofits, businesses, and organizations
In an effort to foster collaboration and address economic challenges in the DFW metroplex, Buckner hosted a roundtable discussion at the Buckner...
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A different journey
Planting a Buckner Family Hope Center® in San Antonio
For years as a state trooper, Manny Alaniz knew he was protecting lives. But he questioned whether he was really saving them.
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Because no one else will
A devotion on caring for the least of these
Back in 2004, I supported a nonprofit organization called Invisible Children. The mission was to support families in Africa, around Uganda, who were...
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Home of the Buckner Hornets
Community program revitalizes basketball court
On Oct. 14, about 40 volunteers from AT&T and City Year spent four hours meticulously hand painting a mural on the basketball court at Buckner...
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The joy of movement
The harmony between Ballet San Angelo and the residents of Baptist Retirement Community
Gathered in a circle with their instructor, seniors of all abilities gracefully wave their arms, point their toes and create rhythmic patterns in the...
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Inspiration and encouragement for today's Christian working woman
Buckner staff attends Boldly Conference
Did you know 80 percent of Buckner International's employees are women? Most leadership conferences are not geared exclusively to Christian working...
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Lessons of faith from Peanuts
A devotion on leaning on God
One of our favorite fall stories is the 1966 classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Charles M. Schulz, who created the comic strip...
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