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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Adoptive family leans on God
The Casiday family knows the foster and adoption journey comes with adversity, but have rested in their faith along the way
The words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40 have dictated the lives of Joel and Leslie Casiday. Since before they were married 14 years ago, they dedicated...
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Foster family experiences back-to-school shopping thanks to grant
The Beaumont Foundation of America has generously supported Buckner with more than $2.1 million in lifetime gifts
Exhausted from a fun day of back-to-school shopping at Parkdale Mall in Beaumont with two of her foster sons, Carmen Holt stopped looking through the...
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Buckner Amarillo children and families have a night out with the Sod Poodles
Hodgetown Amarillo hosts Marvel Superhero Night
A cool 85 degrees in the middle of a Texas heat wave in August made it the perfect night for baseball. Buckner children and families from three...
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The beauty behind the smoke
A devotion on trusting God's beautiful plan
I recently returned from a bucket list trip to Glacier and Waterton National Parks. At one point in the trip, our group made our way to Waterton,...
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Time, growth and oak trees
A devotion on God's good work
Years ago I visited our co-workers in Kenya tasked with an ambitious itinerary for the week. It was chock-full of meetings and visits to five...
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How to connect when heading back to school
Resources for you and your family
August means it’s time to start thinking about school, dusting off the backpacks, buying pencils, folders, and maybe even a new pair of shoes.
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Who do you say you are?
A devotion on being a child of God
We are friends, mothers, sons, employees, leaders … and much more. Who do you say you are? Where do you find your identity? It’s not something we...
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5 ways to connect with your family
Create opportunities to practice communication skills together
Communication is key
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God is joy
A devotion on the fullness of joy found in the Lord
Sometimes life can be brutal. Just when you think you've tackled one obstacle, another one approaches. In my life, I have felt that overwhelming...
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