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setting goals
Who plans and who leads?
A devotion on seeking God's guidance for our plans
If you think about it, we really do a lot of planning and goal setting. It must be our curious and creative nature that drives us to accomplish...

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Send Valentine's Day cards to senior adults
Give senior adults some hope and joy with a Valentine's card
If you’re stuck inside weathering out the winter storm blanketing the state of Texas, why not get creative and make some Valentine’s Day cards to...

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Only a few days
A devotion on serving with love
Do you ever get bombarded with a specific Bible verse? To me that is one of God’s unique ways of speaking to me. When I see the same verse from...

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New home provides hope and safety
WMU builds new home for family in the Rio Grande Valley
The Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas (WMU) traveled to the Rio Grande Valley for their 11th annual home build, an exciting adventure after...

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Demographics, diversity and destiny
Buckner president reflects on how to minister in a changing demographic context
Buckner President and CEO, Albert Reyes, wrote this article for his blog, reflecting on demographics, diversity and destiny. He comments on how each...

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Guilt-free wellness
A devotion on self-care
I don’t know about you, but no matter how much I love my job, coming back after the holidays is always rough. When I’m on a break, it usually...

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Our hope for the New Year
As we serve together, we will not be overwhelmed by circumstances
On the night of January 15, 1897, a fire broke out on the Buckner Orphans Home campus in the boys dormitory while all of the children and workers...

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50 years of ministry in Rio Grande Valley celebrated by Congressman Cuellar
Accomplishing 50 years of ministry is no easy feat. In December, the Buckner ministries in the Rio Grande Valley were honored by Congressman Henry...

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Providing hope now
Protecting children, strengthening families and transforming generations
Buckner brings hope into the community by strengthening families, but the overall goal is to help transform generations. ...

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It's the new year: Let's make it count!
Make a difference in your community this year
It's the start of a new year. For a lot of us, the beginning of a new year can be a fresh start. It's a time to evaluate where we've been and where...

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