This has been such a crazy yet amazing last couple of weeks at Bright Side and in our personal lives. Devin and I are just coming off of a youth mission trip to Moore, Oklahoma, and while I'm recovering from a head cold (which I'm sure has  nothing to do with long days and lack of sleep), we are so …

A few years ago, I was looking at a different birthday and a completely separate bunch of feelings. At that time, I was mostly staying at home with two little children and felt like I was sinking beneath oceans of laundry and dishes. There are some women who find completeness in being a mother and …

I just recently started reading The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson. What prompted me to pick up that particular book? A desire to develop a deeper, more powerful and more intimate prayer life. I have fasted and prayed over large needs before, but with being hired as Executive Director and feeling …

I have been in the stage of Dreamer for quite some time now. As many of you already know, this vision began stirring in my heart almost 8 years ago. For some of those years, the dreams were quiet and personal, and for other years, it was spoken aloud and shared with others. But, through all that …

I saw those three little words on a bracelet recently and was so moved by the phrase. But what does it mean? Why do I feel so connected to that truth? I've had the dream of the ranch (in one form or another)for many years. There were times when the pain and frustration on waiting for God's timing …

What does it look like to be a mom, a volunteer, a wife, a helpmate, and an entrepreneur? Well, for me, it can take quite a bit of creativity. Sometimes, it's using the microphone button on my phone to jot down blog post notes as I cart kids around in the van. Other times, I plant myself at a …

I know I've stated it before: starting the ranch creates such a roller coaster of emotions. One day everything is exciting and gaining momentum and then on the next day quotes come back and the rose colored glasses are nowhere to be found. Today has been a little more like the latter. I have …

We have been busy working on all the paperwork that has to be turned in to the IRS in order for us to obtain a nonprofit status. Bright Side Youth Ranch has been recognized by the state of South Carolina and now the federal level is next. So much hinges on this mountain of paperwork. We need to …

I have been an emotional mess recently. A couple of days ago, I spoke to a dear friend in eastern North Carolina who has helped to rescue over 15 horses from a situation of neglect and starvation at a local farm. Several horses died, but she has been able to place many of those that remain in …

This past Sunday, we had the opportunity to participate in our first Radical Impact Project at Good Shepherd UMC in Charlotte. It was an incredible day, and we would love to share our own separate thoughts and reflections from the experience.  From Devin On one of the walls in my office hangs a …