You're called to serve
A devotion on God's gift of service
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...
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From America to Africa, he's the same God
An inside look at sharing Jesus' love through serving others
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.”
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Head back to school without breaking the bank
Resources and tips to help ease the stress of the back-to-school season
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...
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Buckner Houston celebrates new campus
Buckner Children and Family Services of Houston campus hosts grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration, launching a vision of wrap-around services for vulnerable families in one location
Jacob Paz, a 17-year-old Buckner client, spoke from the heart when he shared how his relationship with Buckner changed his life.
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Finding strength in God's presence
A devotion on strength in the Lord
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...
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Texas Mutual Insurance Company gift shines hope for single-parent families across the Lone Star State
Buckner Family Pathways® receives grant to support operations
Buckner Family Pathways® locations in five Texas cities will benefit from a $100,000 grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The grant will be...
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Walking alongside foster families
How can your church provide support for foster families?
The fact that most foster parents quit within the first year due to a lack of support is a troubling idea to Chelsea Nemati. She and her husband,...
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When your strength falls short
A devotion on leaning on the strength of the Spirit
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 all...
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The impact a birthday can make
A 5-year-old's birthday party impacted vulnerable children and families across the world
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...
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Serving others offers light in the darkness
Buckner employee impacted by Hurricane Beryl continues to serve the vulnerable around her
Buckner employee Ruby Rodriguez is no stranger to hurricanes. A Houston resident for 45 years, Rodriguez has seen her fair share of severe storms,...
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Living a life bearing the fruits of the Spirit
A devotion on God's gifts to us
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things...
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The foster care journey
Opening your heart and your home
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 who...
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