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Waking up in victory
Yesterday was Juneteenth. It goes by many names: Juneteenth National Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Black Independence Day. But regardless what you call...
Being a father like Christ
John and Bri Thomas have fostered and adopted children through Buckner International and consider it their calling. John reflects on what it means to be a father...
Growing a family
The Thomas family lives on the edge of a northern panhandle town called Gruver, Texas. Across the road to the north, you can see all the way...
Joining forces to support vulnerable children
Last week, Buckner Westminster Place hosted a party to celebrate their contributions to the local Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® shoe drive. The Longview community shoe drive ran...
Beyond the ‘good stuff’
As I get older, I’m learning more about my body and how it’s breaking down (ughhh!). Read Ecclesiastes 12 – God tells us what to expect. WAIT!...
5 coping strategies for caregivers
Being a caregiver can be a 24/7 job that comes with stress and a range of emotions daily. It is important not to forget about yourself and...
Kids are superheroes
What do children and superheroes have in common? Superheroes were once children who overcame adverse childhood experiences (ACE). Have you ever considered how each superhero in comics...
See how you make an impact through Buckner
Do you want to see all the ways you are making a difference in the lives of the children and families served by Buckner? Read the latest...
Are you assured of God’s love for you?
Last Christmas, my son and 3-year-old grandson, Walker, were putting out their Christmas lights and one of the bulbs was broken. My son warned his helper not...
Senior adult group outings at Buckner senior living communities
Many seniors and their families worry that living in a senior living community can become isolating. That’s why Buckner Retirement Services encourages a range of activities offsite through...