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‘To God be the glory’

After going on a mission trip to Peru last summer and Guatemala the year before that, I felt God say it was time to journey to the...
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Southeast Texas businesses collect school supplies for foster children

BEAUMONT, Texas— Southeast Texas businesses, Gulf Credit Union; DuGood Credit Union; Acme Brick, Tile and Stone; and Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists are collecting new, donated school supplies for...
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Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® and WFAA bring DFW shoe drive back home

This summer, Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls and ABC affiliate WFAA-TV are bringing churches, businesses and organizations together throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with a goal of...
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Faith Focus: Four things God wants us to know today

Each day, Buckner Adoptive Parent Ben Shelton tells his 8-year-old son four things to remember: You are loved. You will be part of this family forever. You...
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Friday photo: The heavens declare the glory of God

"The heavens declare the glory of God;
     the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech;
     night...
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$90k scholarship only the beginning for Buckner aftercare alum

Recent Lubbock high school graduate and Buckner Aftercare alum Tenneil Wallace has a lot to smile about. Tenneil is a recent recipient of the Family Fellowship scholarship...
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Understanding the different levels of senior living

Whether you’re a new retiree planning the next few decades or a child facing the changing health of a parent, learning the senior living lingo can be...
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Conroe moms cook together, make community

Families at Buckner Family Pathways in Conroe, Texas, shared a table and classroom and learned to cook with healthy eating in mind. The class is part of a weekly nutrition...
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Failure is not an option

The words of a local police officer are seared into Cyndi Russell’s heart forever: “You’ll never amount to anything. You’re just like your mother.” “I’ll never forget...
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Faith Focus: July prayer requests

Summer is one of the busiest times of the year at Buckner. Mission teams are shining hope around the world by distributing new footwear through Buckner Shoes...
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