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A while back, I decided to challenge myself to read through the Bible chronologically. I got through the stories of creation, Noah, Joseph and Moses. Those stories...
Serving those in need
In 1879, R.C. Buckner founded Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas after witnessing the needs of hurting and orphaned children in post-Civil War Texas. In the past 142...
Bearing fruit despite the circumstance
Since I was a child, I loved going back to school. I remember excitedly picking up my brand-new box of crayons, colored paper and all of the...
Five ways to pray for senior adults
From the beginning, seniors have been the soul of Buckner International's ministry. Soon after children moved into Buckner Orphans Home, retired pastors and missionary families came to...
‘Love really is what you do’
The Baptist Standard has been expoloring the fruits of the Spirit in their podcast series, and this week they interviewed Buckner President Albert Reyes. With Eric Black,...
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,...