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In the latest issue of Buckner Today, you can learn about a few intentional actions to live a long and fulfilling life. Read about the essential ways...
Superhero experience for superhero kids at the Amarillo Sod Poodles game
The Amarillo Sod Poodles weren’t the only ones having a great night at Saturday’s game against the Arkansas Travelers. Children and families from the over 25 surrounding...
Pursuing an education doesn’t have to stop with parenthood
Parenting is a difficult job. It’s a title that comes with many hats, roles and responsibilities. Mediator. Provider. Chef. Chauffeur. Nurse. Tutor. And sometimes, student. In Texas,...
The need for supportive relationships in therapeutic foster care
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 event...
The power of community
"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...
Tackling nerves and anxiety about school
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 transition into...
Giving and receiving grace
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. “This is love:...
Supporting families this back-to-school season
Heading back to school can evoke a range of emotions for students and parents alike. While it brings eagerness and excitement to see children grow, mature and...
Houston church celebrating more than two decades of impacting vulnerable children
South Main Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, has supported Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® almost as long as the humanitarian aid program has been in existence. After...
Trusting God with our fears
A few weeks ago, while sitting at a nice dinner overlooking the gorgeous Rocky Mountains in Estes Park, Colorado, my husband asked the question: “What if we...