Leaving Home
I've been thinking about what to post most of the day today. As I have been feeling a little nervous and excited for this trip I can only imagine how the teens and their families are feeling also. The thrill of the unknown, the expectations of new experiences, the...
It’s The Sacrifice That Makes It Sacred
We did it! The girls completed the 12 mile hike. It was not easy, but it is the sacrifice that makes it sacred. We are amazed at the strength, grit, and positive attitude these girls exhibited throughout the hike. All while hiking in the rain. The rain continued...
God Celebrates your progress – Day 5
Today was a day to celebrate! The girls each demonstrated how with God's grace and love they are able to take steps towards being the best versions of themselves. After a healthy morning meal, everyone headed off to the barn. Each girl spent an hour building their...
Day 2: Who is God?
Hey everyone! My name is Patty! I am a staff member this week, and I am so excited to spend time with the boys this week, here’s a recap of our amazing day today: We started the day spending time with Jesus, we dove into some scripture and explored the question, who...
A New Beginning
As I lay here and reflect on our first day with these boys, I am amazed at how God works all things together for good. Every year a new group of boys join us and every year God begins a new work in each of their lives. Tonight the boys kicked off their week on the...
Success! Evidence of HIM
Wow! We have seen GOD at work throughout this week. It has truly been incredible to see evidence of HIM in all that we have done. Our final day of hiking, we woke up and accomplished our morning tasks quickly, ready to hit the trail. We were excited to complete our...
Manistee.. here we come!
Day 4 at the Ranch was filled with laughs and smiles; each activity throughout the day provided the group with different opportunities to strengthen their relationships with one another. The morning began with our daily devotional, we focused on Psalm 139:1-4 and...