by Erin Austin | Jan 25, 2026 | Feed My Lambs
by Erin Austin “Caring for 22 children was no small matter to us. The home was not underwritten in any way; no money at all was promised. But we stood solidly upon God’s promise: ‘Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all... 
by Erin Austin | Oct 21, 2025 | Feed My Lambs, News
By Erin Austin A great many things that happen at Joy Ranch originate from what I call a God idea – an idea so grand that only God can bring it to fulfillment. Yet this has been a recurring theme at Joy Ranch from the very beginning. Often, projects are done in... 
by Erin Austin | Sep 29, 2025 | Feed My Lambs, Houseparent Blog
Chapter 7 – BENNY LEE (Excerpt from “Feed My Lambs”, the Joy Ranch story) By Mary McHenry To the beginnings of Joy Ranch belongs the story of Benny Lee (not his real name), a boy who lived through 161 visiting Sundays at the home with no visitor he... 
by Erin Austin | Aug 27, 2025 | Feed My Lambs, News
By Erin Austin As a case manager, I’m usually the first person a child has contact with at Joy Ranch. While it is a privilege, there’s also a gravity in this that I don’t take lightly. Most children who come to Joy Ranch don’t know about God,... 
by Erin Austin | Aug 14, 2025 | All, Feed My Lambs, News
The Children By Erin Austin This year marks the 15th year I’ve worked in a children’s home. The stories I could tell about what these children have endured would make you shudder. It’s unfathomable to me the atrocities these kids have endured, and...
