It’s All About Relationships

August 28, 2008
One of the coolest things about working here is the relationships we form with the kids.  This is not a job for the people who work here.  It is our ministry.  In a lot of ways it is our life.  It is what we do.  It is who we are defined as.  That does [...]

Who Needs Michael Phelps

August 20, 2008
If you are alive then you are probably aware of what happened last week as American swimmer Michael Phelps broke Mark Spitz’ 36-year old record of 7 gold medals in an Olympic Games, by receiving eight gold medals in eight races.  To say it was a great accomplishment is obviously a huge understatement.  [...]

Promise Keepers

August 13, 2008
Last weekend provided us the opportunity for our guys to attend a PromiseKeeper event in Peoria.  Due to the generosity of our local denomination, tickets and meals for 11 of our boys and two staff were paid for.  So late Friday afternoon, staff Adam, me, and Drew, Judson, Jon, Kris, Mike, Dale, David, [...]

How Does Your Garden Grow?

August 7, 2008
This spring we broke ground so to speak as we tried our hand at gardening here at the ranch.  We thought it would give our guys something else vocationally to do, as well as save some money on our food bills and have some fresh fruit and vegetables for our own use.  It [...]

Being a Parent

August 1, 2008
I first posted this on January 9, 2008.  I wanted to repost it for two reasons.  One is that I think it is a great reminder for all of us regarding parenting.  Second, as I am able to see on my account just how often each post is read, this needs to be posted [...]