Stories & Insights

Teen adopted months before aging out of foster care

November 21, 2023

James and Sarah Epling talked about adopting before they even got married. It was always a possibility in the back of their minds. But it became a...

Pausing to give thanks in the middle of the holiday hustle

November 20, 2023

In this season of the holiday hustle and bustle, full of scheduling and preparing and checking to-dos off your list, it’s hard to find the space for...

Dallas Mavericks demonstrate spirit of giving by providing Thanksgiving meals to local families

November 15, 2023

In honor of Thanksgiving and Veterans Day, the Dallas Mavericks joined forces with Kroger and 30 members of the 301st Fighter Wing and the 136th Airlift Wing...

Remembering Howard Fritz Baumgarten

November 13, 2023

Historical records sum up the life of Howard Fritz Baumgarten through three labels: orphan, seaman, KIA (killed in action) … all before his 22nd birthday. Little...

The true gift

November 13, 2023

With the holidays barreling towards us, my mind begins to focus on Christmas lists and gift-giving. I’m the father of two teenagers, Colby and Katy, and as...

Celebrate Advent as a family

November 9, 2023

This year has brought challenges and tragedies for many of us. Advent offers a special time to refocus on the miracle we've been given: Jesus. As children,...

More than 1,400 miles didn’t stop the reunification with this birth family

November 8, 2023

More than five decades ago, Lisa Metivier was born in Dallas, Texas. At just three days old, she was adopted through Buckner and went home with her...

God is unchanging

November 6, 2023

In my teenage years, I found myself complaining to a friend about the ever-changing nature of life. His response was, “Change is the only constant in life.”...