Finding God's rhythm
A devotion on trusting God with our plans
We are in a season of new schedules, routines and rhythms. The fall always brings opportunities, or maybe a few forced changes, to our schedules. I'm...
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Possum Trot impacted countless children in the Texas foster care system
How can we be encouraged to do the same?
“Not everyone can foster, but everyone can do something.”
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Kinship care in Buckner Kenya provides stability and hope
Many children in Kenya experience the loss of one or both parents. Then what happens?
Buckner International offers a variety of services to empower and strengthen vulnerable families in Kenya. In addition to life-enrichment services...
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Leaning into God's desires for our lives
A devotion on hearing God
Have you ever put yourself in a box? Have you ever minimized your plans and the desires you have for your life? Do you feel deep in your heart the...
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One phone call can change your life: An inside look at kinship care
Buckner Children and Family Services offers support for kinship caregivers
Imagine the season of retirement is approaching for you and your husband. You’ve made plans, discussed your finances, dreamed about vacations and...
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A work in progress
A devotion on trusting God daily
I am a work in progress.
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The need for supportive relationships in therapeutic foster care
Creating wrap-around support for special needs children in foster care in Texas
Adverse childhood events (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events that can happen to children between the ages of 0 and 17. They can be a single...
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The power of community
A devotion on strength in relationships
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone...
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Tackling nerves and anxiety about school
How can we arm our children with support and resources to face school with confidence?
There are many fun things about the fall season: cooler temperatures, football season and a shift back into a structured routine. But for some, the...
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Giving and receiving grace
A devotion on grace for others and ourselves
We often define grace as an undeserved gift from God, or favor, for the purpose of empowering us to shine Christ’s light to others.
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Trusting God with our fears
A devotion on God's wrap-around love no matter where we are
A few weeks ago, while sitting at a nice dinner overlooking the gorgeous Rocky Mountains in Estes Park, Colorado, my husband asked the question:...
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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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