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Celebrating National Foster Care Month
Each May at Buckner, we celebrate National Foster Care Month. We say “celebrate” on purpose – not because it is a happy occasion when a child...
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National Sibling Day: The importance of a brother and sister
Today is National Sibling Day, and if you have siblings, you know the important role they play in your life. There is not a lot about childhood that...
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National Volunteer Month: Buckner families give back to their community
Each volunteer at Buckner is an important piece of our ministries and this month we are celebrating National Volunteer Month by highlighting some of...
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Friday photo: Happy Easter
"But God demonstrates his own love toward us that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." – Romans 5:8
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Faith Focus: The widow's mite
When we talk about the needs of the vulnerable children and families served by Buckner International, we’re often met with sympathetic ears....
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A home built on faith
Luis Conde and Brenda Hernandez moved to Peñitas, Texas, for one reason: to protect their children.
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Friday photo: British man travels more than 5,000 miles to build home for family through Buckner
Each year, mission teams come from across the country to serve through Buckner Missions. They give their time and resources to travel great distances...
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A rocket scientist explains why he's involved with mission work
Jesus’ words are clear: Christians are to make disciples to the ends of the earth. And that can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
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Mission teams build new houses, new futures for families
This week, mission teams from across the state are spending their Spring Break in Peñitas, Texas, building homes for families involved with the...
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Full hearts: The blessing of adoption
Last Thursday was a very special day for 11-year-old Ivan and 12-year-old Jesus as they were officially adopted into the Sanchez family.
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