This past December, Devin and I, along with our two kids, traveled to India to visit with family. Family, you say? Yes, family. While my mother is from Eastern North Carolina and that's where I spent my growing up years, my father is actually from India. He came over in 1965 with only $8 in his …

We've had some amazing moments in the last year in our lives and for Bright Side Youth Ranch, and we are so incredibly grateful to God for making a way where there often didn't seem to be one. This past weekend, we received another one of those moments: a letter containing an official 501(c)(3) …

"By doing what you love, you inspire and awaken the hearts of others." I both read and felt the truth of that statement yesterday. That quote casually popped up on my instagram feed as I was in the middle of a pretty encouraging day. It's been so thrilling to discover other dreamers along the way …

We are so grateful to have acquired an additional 5 acres through the purchase of 1057 N. Shiloh Road. Today, we gather with friends nearby and far away (some in person and some through social media) to thank God for making it all possible and to dedicate it back to Him. This is the prayer guide …

Last Spring, a friend of one of the youth ministry students approaced me for an interview. She had heard about Bright Side Youth Ranch and wanted to know more about the heart and vision of it all as she prepared a paper on animal therapy. It was so fun to share about the ranch, especially since …

On February 14, 2014, we held a Day of Dedication to pray over the home and 10 acres we purchased, to thank the Lord for providing such an opportunity, and to dedicate it all to His glory and purposes. Nearing the end of the hour, this was on our schedule: 5:45 - Property We Don't Have Psalm 37: 34 …

Just the other day, I was explaining in detail to a friend all about the consultation process with Sustainable Stables. I made mention of the fact that it is nice to have someone helping us with the design and layout of the Ranch in general, since it will not be a normal horse farm. With a big …

Ten acres might sound like a lot of land, but when factoring horses, buildings, and programs, those large spaces can be used up quickly. Since God has made it possible for us to have 10 aces of beautiful land, we long to make good use of every square inch. Ever since we first stepped foot on the …

As stated in a previous blog, Devin and I, along with the kids, made a "quick" run up to Wisconsin to move my horse to another location. We were so thrilled to see so many friends and family along the way, but the best part of the story is how God worked through the details on my horse Alex. He was …

We've had some great moments in the last few weeks, like a mission trip, turning in paperwork to the IRS, seeing my horse, and visiting with so many good friends. But, we've also had some no so great moments like mowers that just don't want to work, a van that needs new tires, miscommunications, a …