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Letting God lead our lives

We have all been given the gift of free will. And with that comes great responsibility. God created us with free will because he wanted a loving...
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Kindness returned

Divorced and left to care for six children, Reynelda McDonald feared eviction from her two-bedroom apartment. When the day was over, she’d find herself alone, praying for...
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You can help end child abuse

According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, there were more than 53,000 confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect in Texas in 2024, with...
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The fruit of our lives

"But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to...
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The birth of spring and reminders of our Creator

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I...
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Back to the basics: Why are shoes essential?

An estimated 300 million children throughout the world lack access to shoes. Full stop. Let that sink in for a moment. Hundreds of millions of children throughout...
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What are hidden disabilities?

You don’t have to be a parent to know every child is unique. Every child has their own strengths, challenges and ways of interacting with the world....
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Winter issue of Buckner Today available online now

In the newest issue of Buckner Today magazine, we’re privileged to share Jeremiah’s story, 22 years after his rescue from a Guatemalan-city street, as a two-month-old baby....
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Leaning on the God from whom all blessings flow

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
 Praise him all creatures here below.
 Praise him above ye heavenly hosts.
 Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
 Amen. I...
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Celebrating and advocating for women

Women’s History Month celebrates the bold actions and valuable contributions of women throughout history. Although much of women’s history is undocumented, we honor the names of women...
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