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A spark of faith
A devotion about trusting God
When I was young, I wanted to be somebody wise, successful and kind. I wanted to change the world for the better. My grandfather’s unyielding...
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Buckner named 2022 ‘Great Place to Work’
Buckner International has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner, Activated...
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Stand firm
A devotion about standing for truth
When I think of standing firm, I think about refusing to change a decision or position. I think about the military meaning of standing one’s...
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Texas goes blue in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month
Buckner staff across the state attend Go Blue events to raise awareness
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In 2021, 1,809 children died in the United States from child abuse and neglect. In Texas, 199 children died...
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Stronger together
What you do makes a difference: A difference with a purpose
Our annual event celebrating the work of our Buckner team members is always a highlight of the year for me. The Gathering, which we celebrated April...
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It's National Volunteer Month
Help build a strong community
April is National Volunteer Month, and at Buckner International, we appreciate all our volunteers around the world. From packing and distributing...
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Are you willing to share a part of your life?
A devotion for National Volunteer Week
Every Sunday afternoon we open our home to anyone who wants to come and celebrate Sabbath with us. It’s a time to share a meal, have communion and...
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Four ways to share the Easter story with your children
At Easter, we celebrate how Christ died and was resurrected from the grave to save us, his children, from death as sinners. As adults, we understand...
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Don't forget where God is
A devotion for Easter
Our world has mastered how to create and force feed distractions and influences. Many of these distractions have pushed our eyes away from the cross,...
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Responding to the needs of children and families in Ukraine
Many of us have watched with great concern over the cost of human lives, disruption, and the flood of refugees fleeing their homes for their survival...
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