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Justice looks like being free from worry
Providing justice in light of status
Diego Silva, director of the Buckner Family Hope Center in Peñitas, Texas, originally wrote this column for the Baptist Standard as part of a...
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Did you Run for Hope?
Children, adults and even pets ran virtually to support Buckner International
Did you lace up your shoes and run?
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Shining hope during a pandemic
Seniors, children and families continue to be served through innovative ways
There is no playbook for handling the pandemic, but we're working with you to adapt and provide innovative ways to fulfill our mission and shine...
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What is positive adoption language?
Using accurate terms honors the families and celebrates adoption
Words have the power to convey messages and evoke feelings. Sometimes words go beyond the speaker’s intentions. The way people choose words can...
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In times of uncertainty
What does one do in times of uncertainty? That can easily be answered by who you are at your core? Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all...
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The 2020 Buckner Advent Guide has arrived!
The 27-day devotional will lead you and your family through a time of reflection and prayer, focusing on the promises of God during the Advent...
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Take a walk, don't worry and be happy
Since the onset of COVID-19 in the United States, I have taken evening walks with my wife and middle son. We walk at a brisk pace, talking and...
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Celebrating National Adoption Month
According to Child Welfare Information Gateway, the idea of dedicating a time to raise awareness about the need for adoption began in 1976 when the...
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Leading with hope: Buckner president shares stories of perseverance and hope during COVID-19
Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes shares an update on how Buckner staff are pulling together, both domestically and internationally, to serve...
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Talking to adopted persons about birth families and adoption paperwork
Natasha was adopted internationally when she was 12 years old. She shares her personal perspective as an adult adopted person on access to adoption...
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