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It started with a whisper: How one West Texas church impacts their local community with service

A single lyric from a song, “Oh, somebody needs the light you have,” adds further fuel to an already passionate ACTNow missions team from Lubbock’s Southcrest Baptist...
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Presidential Perspective: Responding to the coronavirus

The safety and protection of those we serve and our staff are the highest priorities for Buckner International. We are implementing strategic plans and precautions across all...
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Faith Focus: Soaking in God’s Word

Yesterday, my mom and I were outside walking my dog. The sun was out and there was a cool breeze. “It feels like spring,” my mom said....
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Buckner Family Pathways gave single mom safety and security to succeed

College was never considered an option for Rhonda Lee. She aged out of foster care and had to fend for herself. College, she thought, was only for...
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How senior living communities nurture stronger marriages

There is a common misconception that senior living communities are where senior adults move when they have no one left and no other options, but that is...
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The missing piece of the puzzle

Katie and Aaron Stephens had a plan: foster young children, adopt, be a forever family. But five years later, they saw six children come and go from...
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Single mom declares she’s ‘a force to be reckoned with’

As 4-year-old Jaxson plays with toys on the floor, his mom watches on with a smile. Jaxson warms her heart. She loves him dearly and seeing him...
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Buckner Family Hope Center brings new independence and hope to widow

Maria Peña offers her cookies timidly but proudly. The cookies are more than just cookies - represent new beginnings, hope and healing. The road she has walked has...
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