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God cares for you

Fresh out of business school and eager to make her mark on the world, a young woman answered an advertisement on LinkedIn for an accountant position. She...
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How do you respond to the impossible?

How do you respond in the face of adversity? A year ago, we started hearing about the coronavirus. Most of us assumed it was a problem for the...
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Hope after Winter Storm Uri

During the week of Feb. 15, temperatures in Texas dropped significantly due to Winter Storm Uri, causing millions to face life with no electricity, water or supplies....
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Rise up!

“In the morning, when I rise, give me Jesus” We have all heard this quote or seen it in someone’s home or on a coffee mug. With...
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Houston churches help senior living community during harsh winter storm

With historic low temperatures sweeping throughout the state of Texas, many cities have struggled with power outages and water shortages. Two churches in Houston wanted to ensure the...
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Warming center at Bachman Lake gives community refuge from frigid conditions

A brutal winter storm sweeping throughout Texas has left millions without power or water during historically low temperatures, heavy ice and snow. In Dallas County, it has...
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Michael McDowell, an adopted dad’s path to Daytona 500 victory

During National Adoption Month in 2019, Buckner had the opportunity to take some families to Texas Motor Speedway to meet driver Michael McDowell of Front Row Motorsports....
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The beauty in a messy life

I’m a Type A person. I like things neat and organized. I love systems and predictability. But most of the time, life is just not like that....
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your children

Oftentimes, Valentine’s Day is associated with couples. But the love you have for your family and friends should be celebrated as well. Whether you bake some yummy...
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Texas woman celebrates 105th birthday with ‘spa day’

Wilda Wilson received a surprise to celebrate her 105th birthday. Staff at Buckner Parkway Place, the Houston-area senior living community Wilda has resided at since 2004, treated the...
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