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god s timing
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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a child of god
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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connecting as a family
5 ways to connect with your family
Create opportunities to practice communication skills together
Communication is key ...

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god is joy
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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nuestra familia
Latest Nuestra Familia available now
Read transformative stories of families in Spanish
Because of your support, Buckner International impacts the lives of vulnerable children, families and seniors in Texas and internationally. Celebrate...

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god s glory
Sharing God's glory
A devotion on sharing God's goodness with others
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they...

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family strengthening
Strong children, strong families, strong communities
Strong children come from strong families. Strong families come from strong communities.
The best way to prevent children from entering foster care is to help their family unit become healthy and stable. ...

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dry seasons
Finding the gift in the desert
A devotion on God's presence in dry seasons
I love the desert. In fact, it's where I got married! But as much as I love it, I realize not everyone feels the same way. ...

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highs and lows
The high and the low
A devotion on God's closeness to us
In three of the four Gospels in the New Testament, there's a story about Jesus and his disciples called “The Transfiguration.” Jesus and three of...

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Celebrating the Fourth of July
How can you make sure your child enjoys the holiday?
Fourth of July can be a magical time for a child. Between the picnics, games and other outdoor fun, there's no shortage of engaging ways for kids to...

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The summer issue of Buckner Today is available now
Enjoy the latest magazine from Buckner International
Through your support, Buckner International impacts the lives of vulnerable children, families and seniors. Because of you, the stories of those...

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