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Hope shines here®
An Advent devotion on hope
"For in hope we have been saved." – Romans 8:24 (NASB) ...

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Advent starts today!
Follow along with the free Buckner Advent Guide
Today marks the first day of Advent. The Advent season marks a four-week period for us to remember and celebrate the arrival of Jesus on Earth....

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How can we make gratitude a discipline?
Offering thanksgiving to the Lord despite our circumstances
For many years, I viewed gratitude as merely a byproduct of my emotions rather than a spiritual discipline. ...

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How are you celebrating Advent this year?
Let the free Buckner Advent Guide help you
With Thanksgiving this week, we hope you're enjoying time with your family – and if not, we pray you have comfort in the truth that you've been...

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Slowing down with contentment
A devotion on filling our cup with the Lord's joy
Is anyone else shocked Thanksgiving is just a few days away? Even though it’s felt like the longest, hottest summer possible, it also feels like we...

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A birth mother shares her perspective on adoption
Why open adoption matters
The final blog post for our National Adoption Month campaign is a powerful interview between Emma Porter, LifeDesign Maternity Counselor, who works...

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Go into the world and preach the Gospel
A devotion on God's love and calling for us
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” – Mark 16:15 (KJV) ...

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Maternity counseling is designed to walk alongside birth mothers
Acknowledging loss, grief, and trauma
This is the third post in our series for National Adoption Month. We have looked at the myths of open adoption and how to create compassion for birth...

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Celebrate who you belong to this Advent season
Sign up for the free Buckner Advent Guide
The Advent season is almost here and we have a special reminder for you this year: you've been adopted into God's family. We're no longer slaves to...

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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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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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