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Loving through laughter
Studies show that laughter stimulates vital organs, releases endorphins and reduces stress. And according to Carroll and Lewan Harris, laughter may also be a key ingredient for...
Faith Focus: Faith of our fathers
Chris, Keith and Dan Malloy are surfing legends. They are known throughout the surfing community for their looks and skill. They’re also known for their decision to...
Friday photo: Sweet Valentine fun
Last night, the Buckner Longview campus was filled with love at the Valentine's party for all Buckner families in the Longview area. Laughter filled the halls as...
Slapping paint around: 91-year-old art teacher sparks creativity in senior adults
91-year-old Betty Nellius is renowned among fellow Buckner Villas residents for her green painter’s smock, contagious smile and passion for art. Betty, an art teacher of...
Two critical questions every church should ask before taking a mission trip
Short-term mission trips are invaluable to your church - or so you’ve heard or possibly even experienced. A quick Google search will reveal hundreds of organizations offering...
Friday photo: Change a life
Whether distributing shoes or aid, playing games with a child or helping with a craft during Vacation Bible School, mission trip participants have the opportunity to shine...
Buckner International receives grant from Houston Super Bowl Host Committee and NFL Foundation
Touchdown Houston, a charitable giving program created by the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee in partnership with the NFL Foundation, will contribute $4 million in grants to...
Ventana by Buckner names contractor for $120 million construction project
Buckner Senior Living has selected a contractor to build Ventana by Buckner, a $120 million high-rise senior living community located at the intersection of Central Expressway and...
Not your grandmother’s Super Bowl: Buckner Senior Living communities serve up flavorful favorites for the big game
Stereotypical nursing homes can be known for bland entrees, stale crackers and routine menus. But Buckner Senior Living communities are more than a traditional retirement home. Here,...
Be bold and go
Are you questioning whether or not to spend a month this summer doing Project Go? I urge you to just go. As soon as I discovered Project...