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How can you pray today?

Since 1952, the National Day of Prayer has been an annual event for Americans to pray for our country, for those in leadership and to turn to...
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May is National Foster Care Month

Before foster care was regulated by the government, child welfare and foster care were mainly in the hands of private and religious organizations, according to Child Welfare...
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Stewarding God’s creation

It was Earth Day a few Saturdays ago and I had almost forgotten! But that morning, the birds woke me up. There had been a gentle rain...
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Friday photos: Aramark beautifies Dallas campus for annual global day of service

Aramark Building Community Day, celebrating its 10th year, brought nearly 100 employees to the Buckner Children and Family Services campus in Dallas to serve. On Thursday, Aramark...
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Shoes shine hope to more than 4 million children

Last August while I was in Guatemala, I sat down next to a little boy named Juan Miguel. “OK,” I told him. “This is how it works....
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Buckner Sunday with the Texas Rangers

On Sunday, April 23, Buckner International spent the day at the field cheering on the Texas Rangers as they faced the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Field...
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Waiting seasons

Waiting is hard. We don’t want to wait in the grocery store line, at a red light or for a gas pump to open up. But when...
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What makes Buckner Retirement Communities unique?

When looking for senior living accommodations, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of options within Texas alone. Figuring out what you need for yourself is a challenge,...
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New seasons bring hope

The weather is starting to warm up, flowers are blooming and it feels like summer is just around the corner. If you’re anything like me, consistent sunshine...
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Everyone needs a village

What is a village? Parents, think about your first days of parenthood. Whether you became a parent through the birth of a biological child, foster placement or...
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