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helping hand
How can we be the innkeeper?
A devotion on sharing God's compassion
"But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring...

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A Thanksgiving message
A word from President and CEO Albert Reyes
Thanksgiving. What comes to mind when you think about Thanksgiving? For me, Thanksgiving is a time when I use all of my senses, especially my sense...

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Teen adopted months before aging out of foster care
Family creates source of support for 17-year-old as he enters young adulthood
James and Sarah Epling talked about adopting before they even got married. It was always a possibility in the back of their minds. But it became a...

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thanksgiving
Pausing to give thanks in the middle of the holiday hustle
A devotion on thanksgiving
In this season of the holiday hustle and bustle, full of scheduling and preparing and checking to-dos off your list, it’s hard to find the space...

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Dallas Mavericks demonstrate spirit of giving by providing Thanksgiving meals to local families
Teamwork between Kroger, Buckner International and members of the Texas Air National Guard and Mavs shine hope with the gift of a special meal
In honor of Thanksgiving and Veterans Day, the Dallas Mavericks joined forces with Kroger and 30 members of the 301st Fighter Wing and the 136th...

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honoring our veterans
Remembering Howard Fritz Baumgarten
Honoring those who serve and those who served
Historical records sum up the life of Howard Fritz Baumgarten through three labels: orphan, seaman, KIA (killed in action) … all before his 22nd...

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gifts from above
The true gift
A devotion on the blessings from God
With the holidays barreling towards us, my mind begins to focus on Christmas lists and gift-giving. I’m the father of two teenagers, Colby and...

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Celebrate Advent as a family
The Buckner Advent Guide is our gift to you
This year has brought challenges and tragedies for many of us. Advent offers a special time to refocus on the miracle we've been given: Jesus. ...

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More than 1,400 miles didn't stop the reunification with this birth family
Adult adopted person opens her heart to her birth family after tragedy
More than five decades ago, Lisa Metivier was born in Dallas, Texas. At just three days old, she was adopted through Buckner and went home with her...

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god is unchanging
God is unchanging
A devotion on God as our anchor
In my teenage years, I found myself complaining to a friend about the ever-changing nature of life. His response was, “Change is the only constant...

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Be a light this Christmas
Find out how you can serve in your community this year
Sharing a smile with someone during the Christmas season is the perfect way to warm up. And sometimes, a warm smile is all someone needs to feel...

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adoption anniversary celebration
Celebrating 70 years of impact with fun, fellowship and looking to the future
Buckner International celebrates anniversary of becoming a licensed child placing agency in 1953
In 1953, you could purchase a six-pack of Coca Cola for just 29 cents or watermelon at only six cents a pound. Picturing life 70 years ago might be a...

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