Some Pharisees came to Jesus to test him. They asked, âIs it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?â âHavenât you read,â he replied, âthat at the beginning the Creator âmade them male and female, and said, âFor this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to [...]
Donât let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:16 Celebrating a high school graduation at various times during the year is becoming a common occurence at the Ranch. In 2020 two [...]
...in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6 âWhen my mate and I disagree about money, who is in charge?â God is in charge! The way you and your spouse resolve conflicts over money should be an expression of your shared commitment to the Lordship of Christ. [...]
What Will Your Children Inherit? Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majestyâ and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They tell of the power of your awesome worksâ and I will [...]
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Recently in Chapel, I talked with our students about Christmas and the whole tradition of giving and receiving gifts as a celebration of Jesusâ birth. I asked them to think about [...]
âFor you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.â 2 Corinthians 8:9 The apostle Paul writes a lengthy portion of 2 Corinthians encouraging generosity on the part of believers. He talks about the law of sowing [...]
Each year I celebrate the Christmas story by reading the accounts in both Matthew and Luke. It is beyond our comprehension culturally to imagine the gulf between the Magi and the Shepherds. The Magi were men of such importance that a meeting with King Herod was unsurprising, and their access to halls of power [...]
Though many of our donors are not motivated by tax incentives, there are some special tax incentives this year that we hope you will benefit from knowing. If you take the standard deduction and do not itemize, you can still deduct $300 in charitable gifts ($600 if married filing jointly) from your 2021 taxable income. If you [...]
Mentors/Internships at Wears Valley Ranch He answered, ââLove the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mindâ; and, âLove your neighbor as yourself.ââ Luke 10:27 In a culture that has twisted the meaning of love to include a love of [...]
The staff at the Ranch are serving to change the eternal direction for children who are in crisis. Â As a supporter, you too are part of that legacy. Thank you! If you love our mission of helping children in crisis and would like to do more, here are some ways you can pray about being [...]
