GO FIGURE !!! the north wall is in place, secure,straight and looks great. God is so good as we move ahead under His care. We may not be able to build the universe in a week, but the ranch lodge will we back up to were it as soon. Three weeks ago we wondered how we would ever be able to afford to get all the materials and get the lodge back up or maybe just wait till later, but thank you all, as the donations to improve lives continue to come to the ranch and up we go to higher ground.
Higher Ground
If you are able to and would like to make a very needed and appreciated donation to this worthy project that is changing lives now and forever PLEASE consider making a donation to:
Higher ground is a place that the real picture, situation and conditions can be seen and observed. Choices are easier to make when we have the opportunity to see clearly what we are dealing with, ahead and behind from were we are standing on higher ground. Our hearts purpose and desire should be to go to where they are than lead to higher ground where we then can see life as it was, life as it is, life as it can be.
So many of us have been blessed with family and friends that have gone out of their way to lead us to higher ground. They have made sacrificed after sacrifice in the attempt to show a better way. But in the end, each of us will choose the life we get to enjoy. I hear it all the time," man what a crappy hand I've been delta", or why do they have it all and won't help me out. So we choose to find someone to blame our life on, all for the simple reason we don't want to accept responsibility for our lives. It will always be someone else's fault never ours.
I've lived long enough and have made more poor or down right stupid choices than most, and I do accept responsibility for my actions now. I also know that my stupidity has cost me relationships and a future that could have been far different than the one I get to live out now. Is it ever too late to accept responsibility for ones life, well I certainly hope not.
God takes His job seriously as he patiently, lovingly and with care attempts on a daily basis, minute by minute, second by second to lead us to higher ground. Most often we don't like the path we are in or the direction we believe it is taking us but are unwilling to do what needs to be done to get off the rut filled route we alone have chosen to live on. Oh yes let's not forget that often find others to blame for all those ruts, others who just don't understand or just don't care.
It takes hard work, commitment and planning to build security into our future period. Hate to burst a bubble but God is not going to drop the perfect life in your lap just because you feel you deserve it or it's your inheritance. But that can and will all change if we are willing to look for the times in our lives when God puts those people and opportunities right in to our lives even right before our face and we realize that this detour off the ruts we have chosen to be in, is heading to higher ground.
God always wants us on higher ground not only so we can enjoy all that He has to bless us with but more to lead others to the safe and secure life that is available when we seen the mess we have lived in from the clear view at higher ground. Then again many will choose not to be willing to move to higher ground out of selfishness or just plain too lazy to lift a hand to help someone else get there.
Our purpose in life if we are followers of Jesus Christ has to be to bring honour to Him that gave it all for us all. His purpose was to change every life not just some, or a choice few. We won't all have the same type of life either but the same joy is available to each and every one of us and it all starts at the foot of a wretched blood stained cross, that displayed more love than has ever been shown to anyone ever before.
Thank you once again for taking the time to view our blog.The Battle River Ranch Camp is a non profit organization that is focused on developing trades, life skills and training opportunities for men and women that are searching and find it difficult to get the opportunities needed to develop a productive life skill. Many men and women today have no idea what they could be good at or how to find out their possible skill area or level. We are a faith based training center.
Harold and Diane Stephan left a life filled with addictions and bad choices. Their journey has taken them through different twelve step programs and life recovery through a relationship and healing process with Jesus Christ. If it were not for caring people in their lives that never gave up on them or thought they were a hopeless cause they too would still be lost.
We would love to hear from you and if you feel this is a program and facility that would help you or someone that you know, or you would like to be more involved with a ministry like this or support it financially we would love to talk to you and would very much appreciate your help in what ever way you can.
This is a ministry for those that have a heart and desire to make a difference in the lives of others with the skills and gifts they have been blessed with and have a desire to pass on what they know to the next generation.
You are always welcome to visit and we look forward to your input. This ministry is prayer based, and we pray daily for the needs of others, if you have a need for prayer and not sure where to start give us a call and we will confidentially support and help you in this area. You may not know a lot about God but God knows everything about you and He loves you more than anyone can or ever will.
IF YOUR HEART MOVES YOU TO DONATE :
and help us to impact lives for the future of our kids please;
CROSSMAN MINISTRIES / BRRC
Box 11403
Lloydminster, Ab.
T9V 3B7
or donate direct on our web site.
As a registered charity your tax deductable receipts will be sent out at the end of the year.
Once again we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering The Battle River Ranch Camp a life skills and trades introduction opportunity, as a option to support financially, an option that is making a differance in the lives of our young men and women right here at home in Canada.
Every donation makes it happen no matter what the size of donation you are able to help us with. God has allowed Diane and I to meet many of you and we want to assure each of you, your donations will be used wisely to build a facility that will change lives for ever.
God Bless You and Your Family!!!
Harold & diane Stephan and
Board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp
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