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Where does poverty live?

What does poverty look like?  When we think of poverty, most of us think about a homeless person we see on the side of the road begging...
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Having faith bigger than your fears

My faith was put to a serious test four and a half years ago when my then 15-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine cancer that...
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As good stewards of God’s grace

The home of Julie and Brian Price mirrors the dreams they have together: Big and used for the service of others. A house with ample space in...
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Merry Christmas to you and your family

Merry Christmas! Buckner is so thankful for you. We have enjoyed journeying through Advent with you. Ever since that special night in a lowly inn, Christmas offers...
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Stitched together

Claudia Pérez Ramirez's neighbor told her about Buckner. But she had to see for herself to believe it was true. She attended a Buckner informational program at...
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10-year-old shines hope this Christmas

You’re 10 years old and Christmas is just a few weeks away. Can you feel the anticipation? Can you feel the excitement? Soon, there will be gifts...
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There is hope and healing in the love of Christ

"But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us, made us alive with Christ even though we were dead...
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The wonder of Christmas

The wonder of Christmas. That's the theme of this year's Buckner Advent Guide. That makes me think of the Christmas carol, "Joy to the World."  In the...
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Little by little

It was a chance encounter but no accident when the team from Buckner Mexico met Guillermina Santos Ventura. She was sweeping dirt outside her meager home not...
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Exercising your mind over the holidays

It’s no secret exercise is essential for the body, but it can be easy to overlook exercise for the mind. As seniors age, some experience cognitive decline,...
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