Since the beginning of time, God’s design for humanity has always been to be a giant family spread throughout the earth. So what happened?
Because of the power of sin in our world, families are broken, children become orphans, and many feel alone and isolated, as if they don’t belong. Dr. Albert Reyes with Buckner International joins us today to share a hopeful message about God’s design for his family.
Dr. Albert Reyes is the author of Never Alone: The Power of Family to Inspire Hope and Hope Now: Peace, Healing, and Justice When the Kingdom Comes Near. He serves as the President and CEO of Buckner International, an underwriter of Faith & Finance.
Sadly, there is a growing effort to undermine the family structure. Strong families are critical to communities, cities, and any organization of humanity. Through Buckner International, they see the impact daily of providing strong families for children who need them and supporting existing families to thrive.
Examining the families we see in the Bible reveals valuable lessons from their experiences—positive actions to emulate and mistakes to avoid. Despite their flaws, these families needed redemption, much like ours today. This underscores the importance of a redeemer in strengthening our family units.
Buckner International is grounded in the biblical directive from James 1:27, which emphasizes caring for orphans and widows. Their ministry focuses on two main areas: senior living and services for children and families. The Children and Families division provides foster care and adoption, support for single-parent families, and Family Hope Centers to aid struggling families. Additionally, they’ve distributed over 5 million pairs of shoes to children in more than 85 countries since 1994.
One of Buckner’s notable projects is "Shoes for Orphan Souls." This initiative collects new shoes for children, which volunteers sort, prepare, and ship. These shoes are crucial in allowing children to run, play, attend school, and stay healthy. Volunteers also include personal notes of encouragement, sharing the love of Christ with each child who receives a pair.
For just $15, you can provide a pair of shoes to a child in need anywhere in the world. To contribute, visit GiveShoesToday.org.
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