by Mandy Nester | Sep 23, 2023 | Houseparent Blog
Our kids have been back to virtual school for a month or so now and it’s going well. Here they are along with some of their current interests! Please pray for them as they work hard in their studies this year. Kaitlyn in the 8th grade this year. She loves baking... 
by Erin Austin | Aug 12, 2023 | Houseparent Blog, News
I was 21 when I started working in a children’s home as a relief houseparent. It wasn’t nearly as noble as it sounds. I was desperate for a job, room and board were provided, and the pay was decent. What I quickly learned is ministry isn’t for the faint of heart, and... 
by Bethany Collins | May 30, 2023 | Houseparent Blog
A long time ago someone told me a story. I do not remember who; or when. I only know that it has stuck with me – and proven helpful in my own life, as well as provided perspective for those God has called me to minister to. It goes like this: A woman discovers... 
by Erin Austin | Apr 4, 2023 | Houseparent Blog, Resident Interviews
What is your favorite food? Cheesy pizza pasta What is your least favorite food? Squash, specifically yellow squash. The texture is slimy and blah! What is your favorite game? Pokémon (the video game) What is your favorite animal? What is your favorite animal... 
by Bethany Collins | Mar 28, 2023 | All, Houseparent Blog
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... 
by Erin Austin | Feb 27, 2023 | Houseparent Blog, Resident Interviews
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...
