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A couple of years ago, I vacationed in Colorado with my wife’s family. At our Airbnb, we had a perfect view of the Rocky Mountains. I was...
May is Older Americans Month
This month, the Administration for Community Living is celebrating Older Americans Month. The 2023 theme is "Aging Unbound," offering the challenge to diversify aging experiences and combat...
“It’s a calling”
Nathan and Kylee Spraggins heard a word from their pastor in 2020 that they were supposed to have children in their lives – whether biological or not....
Cyclone Yaku impacts northern Peru
In March, Peru experienced its first cyclone in 40 years. Cyclone Yaku caused extreme heat mixed with extreme rain. Cyclone season is typically from December to March,...
Christ has the victory
The desire to be competitive is in us. Whether in sports, educational achievements, business transactions, or even in our churches, we allow competition to drive our agendas....
Buckner receives grant from Maximus Foundation
The Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home was the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation, the independent, employee-led 501c3 nonprofit organization established by the Maximus...
How is foster care different with Buckner?
Foster parents are on the frontlines of the child welfare system. They support vulnerable children as they navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives. But,...
Saying aloha in West Texas
To usher in the spring and summer, 200 families and children attended the Spring Luau at the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Midland. Attendees had the opportunity...
Seeing people through God’s eyes
One of the boldest prayers we can pray is, “Lord, help me to see people the way you see people.” Sit with that for a minute –...
Thousands of volunteers serve for 1DayHouston
Nearly 50,000 volunteers mobilized to impact those in need across the entire city of Houston on April 29 as part of the 1DayHouston initiative, led by Love...