Our power in Christ
A devotion on leaning on God
The responsibilities of life can feel like waves in an ocean trying to overtake us. Our problems can seem like a never-ending mountain too high to...
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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
President and CEO Albert Reyes leads discussion on celebrating culture
Buckner International recently celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month at Ventana by Buckner in Dallas, Texas, with a time to reflect on how...
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Seniors at Calder Woods show age is just a number
Buckner Calder Woods in Beaumont challenges seniors with Wellness Awards
Being a senior adult is a new chapter of life. Venturing into that chapter can be scary and isolating, but also exciting and full of new...
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God's healing in the darkness
A devotion on crying out to God
A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with COVID. I had caught it at the beginning of the pandemic, and I thought this was going to be an easy recovery....
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Period poverty impacts women every day
Females internationally and domestically are still experiencing urgent need for feminine products
Women face a variety of stresses and challenges nearly every single day. But for some women, even more stress can come from lacking something they...
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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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Where is God in the in-between?
A devotion on God's big picture
In seasons of suffering, disappointment and confusion, Romans 5:3-5 has always been a passage of comfort for my soul.
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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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From addiction and abuse to restored and redeemed
Buckner Family Pathways® mom reflects on where she is today
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As many as one in four women are victims of domestic violence every year. Abuse and violence can damper...
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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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More than 4 million students are parents
September is National Student Parent Month
Student parents experience an additional layer of challenges when earning an education and taking care of children. Being a single parent while...
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All it takes is one person to make an impact
Ventana Members serve together at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid
When U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne visited Ventana by Buckner in July, she helped prepare backpacks and new shoes for children heading back to school....
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