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Merry Christmas from Buckner!
A Christmas message from Buckner president
Christmas is the perfect time to get together with your family. It’s a time to bond over shared experiences and create memories that last a...
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Stories are like memories
Buckner president reflects on the greatest gift at Christmas
Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. However, our modern Christmas celebrations in the U.S. have become several months’ worth of...
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'Hope shines here'
An Advent devotion
This devotion appears in the 2021 Buckner Advent Guide, containing devotions and fun activities to celebrate the Advent season. Get your free digital...
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Happy Thanksgiving from Buckner International
Reflecting on the season of gratitude
I love Thanksgiving. The weather has usually changed enough by Thanksgiving that we know fall has arrived and there is a crispness in the air. So, it...
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$319,000 raised for East Texas children and families
Buckner 'Celebrate Hope!' dinner and live auction celebrated 30 years of shining hope in the community
More than 200 people gathered on Tuesday for “Celebrate Hope,” a fundraising event honoring 30 years of Buckner Children and Family Services...
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Thank you, Veterans!
Honoring those who live in Buckner communities who served our nation through the Armed Forces
At Buckner we have the opportunity and privilege of serving many men and women who have worn one of the uniforms of our armed services and we...
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Behind the adoption curtain
It's National Adoption Month: Learn what adoption looks like for children and families
Adoption is beautiful. Adoption is also incredibly difficult. It’s a miracle that stems from loss. God never intended for families to be broken or...
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Stories of life
Chaplains share stories of faith, life with seniors
Chaplain John Bender has spent most of his career as a pastor and church educator in churches in Tennessee and Texas. But in 2016 when the door...
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The 2021 Buckner Advent Guide is here!
A free guide with devotions and activities for your family
Do you remember waking up each morning and rushing to your Advent calendar to look behind the door and see what surprise awaited you there? Remember...
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Get to your end-of-year goal line and keep the faith
An update from Buckner President Albert Reyes
If you feel 2021’s been the same kind of year 2020 was, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. It’s almost like 2020 liked what it was...
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