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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Empowering dads at the 2024 Fatherhood Summit

On August 8, the Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home hosted the Fatherhood Summit 2024, a powerful event organized by the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Peñitas and...
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Keeping your child safe on the internet

Helping children navigate and stay safe on the internet is challenging, especially when it’s a foster child who comes into your home and has never experienced boundaries...
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You’re called to serve

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 suits. By...
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From America to Africa, he’s the same God

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.”   This phrase was one my parents used often to help me pause and...
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Head back to school without breaking the bank

Summer is winding down and back to school is right around the corner for most of us. With that comes shifting back to your school routine, planning...
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