by Mandy Nester | Apr 25, 2026 | Houseparent Blog, News
It’s been said that a quilt will warm your body and comfort your soul. If that’s the case, a personalized quilt made with love will do even more than that! Back in the fall, Joy Ranch residents were blessed to receive handmade quilts personalized with each... 
by Mandy Nester | Feb 24, 2026 | All, Feed My Lambs
Tokens of Love By Erin Austin Working in a children’s home is hard. In fact, if one were to look at the national average of how long employees work in a children’s home, it’s nine months. And I get it. Evil is very real, and we see its long-lasting... 
by Mandy Nester | Feb 6, 2026 | News
Recently in our homeschool history class, we viewed a video about preserving your own history in clay pots. Then, we had Sandra Horton from Quilt House Pottery come to share with our class about her experience in pottery. She also had our kids make their own clay pots... 
by Mandy Nester | Jan 10, 2026 | News
On December 4, Mia had a life-changing experience when she got to fly an airplane! She dreams of being a pilot someday, so her case manager (Erin) and one of her homeschool teachers (Mandy) took her for a Vision Flight at JAARS (JUNGLE AVIATION AND RELAY SERVICE) in... 
by Mandy Nester | Aug 13, 2025 | Houseparent Blog, News
After twelve years of serving as houseparents at Joy Ranch, Gene & Bethany Collins are resigning from our Exodus girls’ cottage. Bethany is currently dealing with some health challenges which requires them to step away from the Joy Ranch ministry. Please...
