Category: Mentoring & Formation
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When Confidence Fails: Building Confidence in Kids That Holds Under Pressure
Last night at the ranch, a child and mentor were leading one of our horses through a series of obstacles. Everything was going well—until they came to a small wooden bridge. Suddenly, the horse stopped. No matter what they tried, he wouldn’t move forward. It wasn’t the obstacle. It was trust. Moments like that reveal… Read more
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Failure Is a Great Teacher (If We Don’t Panic)
How a Parent’s Response Shapes a Child’s Confidence, Not Just Their Behavior When Everything Falls Apart in a Moment It doesn’t usually take much for things to shift. Sometimes it’s a small noise or a quick movement—something unexpected that most people wouldn’t even think twice about. But in the arena, those small moments can change Read more
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Raising Strong Kids Without Hardening Their Hearts
How to Raise Resilient Kids Through Connection and Steady Leadership What Resilience Really Looks Like Over the years, we’ve rescued several Standardbred horses. Standardbreds are bred for racing, and when their racing careers end, many are sold to Amish farms. That was the path ours took. They spent years pulling buggies, wagons, and equipment—working around Read more
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What Behavior Is Trying to Tell Us
Behavior gets our attention—but it often isn’t the real story. Whether with kids, coworkers, or family, behavior is usually pointing to something deeper: a need for connection. Here’s a Reflection from the ranch on why growth begins with steadiness, curiosity, and trust—and how God meets us there. Read more
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The Relationship – The Heart of Mentoring
Every kid who tests your boundaries, every quiet walk that feels fruitless, every parent conversation that leaves you wondering if it’s making any difference—that’s all part of your discipleship journey too. Read more
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Presence: Listening Like Jesus
When you give your full attention, you’re saying, “You are worth my time. You are worth my presence. You are safe here.” And that message will sink deeper than any lesson you try to teach. Read more
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Mentoring – The What and the Why
Mentoring is a relationship of trust where one person helps another recognize and respond to the work of God in their life. It’s about showing up consistently, creating space for conversation and connection, and inviting the Holy Spirit to do what only He can do. Read more
