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From empty nest to full house
“I don’t want to get attached.” The phrase is uttered too many times as a reason to not do foster care. But for Daryl and Sandra Wright...
Part of your plan
Do you ever have a season of life where you catch yourself praying for the same thing in a hundred different ways? Recently, I have noticed a...
Today is National Day of Prayer
When his friends decided to write a book about R.C. Buckner, they titled it R.C. Buckner’s Life of Faith and Works. That’s such a fitting title for a...
Joy in being a foster parent
Paul and Daisy Ledet have fostered 21 children through Buckner Foster Care and Adoption. Starting foster care was like starting over, Paul said, but "once you get...
A spark of faith
When I was young, I wanted to be somebody wise, successful and kind. I wanted to change the world for the better. My grandfather’s unyielding encouragement and...
Finding community where faith and finances intersect
Some people like to talk about their faith, while some like to talk about finances. But for some, talking about either of these things can be challenging...
Buckner named 2022 ‘Great Place to Work’
Buckner International has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner, Activated Insights. Buckner International,...
A hand up during life’s lows
Jasmin Herrera grew up with big ambitions. Seeing the generations before her pave the way instilled a determination in her. When she became pregnant in college, Jasmin...
Stand firm
When I think of standing firm, I think about refusing to change a decision or position. I think about the military meaning of standing one’s ground, holding...
Texas goes blue in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In 2021, 1,809 children died in the United States from child abuse and neglect. In Texas, 199 children died from child...