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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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Vibrant senior living
Life is what you make it
There can always be more to experience and learn – no matter your age. ...

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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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making room for god in our schedules
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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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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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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shining hope
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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joy of movement
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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