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Back-to-school blessings across Texas
For many families, it is officially back-to-school season. Heading back to school can be stressful, especially when there’s still a pandemic. Buckner programs across Texas hosted events...
Are you holding on to unforgiving feelings?
I can admit I struggle with forgiving myself and others at times. We've all committed a sin in a continuous cycle, been hurt, lied to, been disappointed,...
Friday morning anticipation
It’s 8:30 on a Friday morning in Peñitas, Texas, and Maria Peña is already pulling a tray of hot empanadas from her oven. Coated with sugar and...
Children and teens learn about entrepreneurship
The Buckner Family Hope Center is a place families can go to find hope, support and empowerment for the whole family, including the children. Just as the...
Swallowed up by life
Not long after we were married, my wife and I purchased a tent from a co-worker. We loved it so much we soon bought a pop-up camper,...
In congress, we support the new partnerships initiative
Buckner International President and CEO Albert Reyes addresses the reason people are migrating to the United States at the Texas border and what nonprofits can offer as...
He who is forgiven much will love much
Luke 15 shares the parable of the prodigal son. It’s such a simple story, but contains so many profound truths in a tale that would be relatable...
Having COVID re-entry anxiety?
Amy Curtis, senior director of counseling for Buckner Children and Family Services, wrote this article for the Baptist News Global. She explains how the shift back to our...
Kids’ creativity highlighted at Houston Astros game
Kids at the Buckner Family Hope Centers at Reed Road and Aldine in Houston, Texas, had the opportunity to share their creativity with the Houston Astros baseball...
Take another look
Do you often feel like you are being ambushed? Do the challenges of life sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed and fearful of things to come? What do...