Buckner Family Hope Center®
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What grief has taught me
Lessons to help you while on a grief journey
It can be difficult to talk about grief, and often it’s hard to know what to say to someone who has lost a loved one. Often times, in fear of...
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Will you say yes or no?
A devotion about being obedient to God
At different times in my life, I have heard from God about something he wanted me to do. Sometimes I was obedient and did as he asked and sometimes...
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You bring hope to those that need it most
Buckner International is an international ministry that transforms the lives of vulnerable children, enriches the lives of senior adults, and builds...
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Global reach
Ministry marks 25 years of international work by Buckner International
It took 10 years for the name to change, but only one trip to change Buckner.
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Embracing freedom
A devotion for Independence Day
After reflecting on last summer, I’m feeling extra thankful today.
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3 ways to discuss freedom with your children on Independence Day
Fourth of July can be a magical time for a child. Between the picnics, games and fantastic firework displays, there is no shortage of fun and...
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Teens in Houston go on summer adventure
Kids in the summer enrichment program learn about farming at Atkinson Farms
Summer is the time for adventure and fun. Children participating in the Teen Enrichment Summer Program at the Buckner Family Hope Center at Aldine...
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You can be an advocate
We need people like you to help vulnerable families in your community
Advocate (ad-vo-cate); noun; One who pleads the cause of another; one who defends or maintains a cause; one who supports or promotes the interests of...
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Rest. Reflect. Refocus.
A devotion on self-reflection
Self-reflection and rest are intentional moments in time set aside to slow down the daily hustle and bustle and can help you process and understand...
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What Juneteenth means to me
The historical importance of making Juneteenth a national holiday
On June 17, 2021, I, along with all of Black America, anxiously awaited to see if President Biden would make monumental history by declaring...
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