What is in, will come out, one way or another. I once heard a Christian musician say that what happens on stage at his show should be an overflow of what happens backstage. It shouldn’t be a performance. It should be an overflow. What is overflow? Clear and...
Can you believe it's the last day of February? Thank you for your support already this year! In case you're wondering about recent happenings, you can check out our latest newsletter. Be sure to share with family and friends!
What is your favorite food? Steak What is your least favorite food? Rice. I don’t like the texture. It’s ugh! What is your favorite game? Sorry! What is your favorite animal? What is your favorite animal on the Ranch? A horse. On the Ranch, my favorite animal is...
[This is from a Facebook post from Bethany Collins, houseparent at Exodus cottage at Joy Ranch from December 6, 2022.] Been reading Psalms with the girls. Found this amazing tidbit last night. We are reading from "The Voice" - which has a great way of making things...
Ms. Bethany, one of the house parents of Exodus cottage, started a reading program with the girls. Cheyenne was one who loved to read! When she continued reading well past the others, Bethany decided that instead of buying her a prize every month, they should come up...
There are so many things that go on in an ordinary day here at Joy Ranch. Many of our kids love working on art projects, playing their favorite sport, practicing a musical instrument, or playing with the animals on campus. They enjoy going for hikes and learning new...
To celebrate Crossword Puzzle Day, we created a little Joy Ranch crossword puzzle - Click here to download the pdf. Take a few minutes to fill it out and email a picture of your completed puzzle to media@joyranch.org, then you'll get a surprise! We'll post the answers...
There is so much about what we do at Joy Ranch that we can’t talk about. Not because we’re doing anything wrong, but to protect the privacy of our kiddos. They’ve been through so much, more than most people can fathom. Healing is hard and holy work. To heal from all...
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." ~Isaiah 9:6 These names of our Savior have been at the front of my mind lately,...
While you're waiting for your Thanksgiving feast, or even while digesting your meal, please take a minute to get to know our kids better...what they are thankful for and more Thanksgiving highlights. Thank YOU for your support!