Adoption is a lifelong journey
Respecting and caring for adult adopted persons in our lives
You often hear about adoption referred to in the past tense. For example, “John was adopted.” It’s spoken of like it’s complete and...
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Connection opportunities and resources for foster care and adoption families
CAFO conference offers tools to support individuals and siblings heal and process childhood trauma
In September, thousands gathered for the annual CAFO Summit in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Christian Alliance for Orphans is a global network for...
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My Red Sea moment
A devotion on following God
Most of us are familiar with the story of the Lord parting the Red Sea and the Israelites walking across dry land. Before the Lord parted the sea, he...
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Identity in Christ
A devotion on who God says you are
I recently joined a new women’s Bible study. The first night we met we were instructed to go around the circle and tell a little about ourselves....
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Our God is still big, strong and mighty
A devotion on our unchanging God
“My God is so big so strong and so mighty. There’s nothing my God cannot do …”
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The process prepares us
A devotion on marveling in the journey
Graduation – the victory lap we all aspire to reach no matter the phase of life we are in. Job promotions, college graduations, even the birth of a...
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Kinship care provides a familiar home during unfamiliar circumstances
Buckner provides wrap-around support to kinship families
For children experiencing tumultuous life changes, a familiar face can go a long way. When kids are removed from their home due to abuse or neglect,...
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Called to rest
A devotion for Labor Day
Labor Day always sneaks up on me. It falls right after the rush of back to school – just when you feel like maybe you’re getting back into a...
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Easing the back-to-school burden in Texas
Buckner programs across the state offered fun, food and school supplies to those in need
Many of us can feel the stress of all the things needed to head back to school, but for some, that stress weighs them down emotionally and...
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Comprehending vastness
A devotion on God's intimate love
As summer comes to a close and transitions in family schedules naturally take place, take time to reflect on and savor all the ways our gracious and...
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Buckner FYi alumna made her career dreams come true
Abigail shares a look into her determination, grit and wisdom for other foster youth aging out in Texas
Who do you call when you have a question? Your mom? Your dad? Best friend?
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Who do you say I am?
A devotion on who Jesus is
The city of Caesarea Philippi, nestled at the foot of Mount Hermon and located around 25 miles from Galilee, was ground zero for Pagan activity,...
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