Years ago, just a simple argument had one of our children asking us if we were going to get a divorce. Not used to hearing us argue that often, they were afraid of what it could lead to.
They have so many friends and know so many families whose marriages and families were falling apart. Since becoming believers in Jesus Christ and making Him Lord of our lives we decided divorce would never be an option in our lives and would never even be mentioned as far as our relationship goes.
After 35 years of being married and being blessed to be able to raise six wonderful children we see the importance of making this commitment to each other, knowing that it won't happen without intentional work and effort. We know a marriage will not get better or even stay the same without working on it. Knowing that it takes both the husband and wife to make this decision to continually work on their marriage so it can be the best as God intended it to be. Knowing that we can't be undermining our marriage every time there's an argument by saying things like, "if you don't change I'm leaving."
Having encountered many of the same struggles as most couples, we have found that working together for a common solution and understanding, and trusting in our God who never fails us has always been the best for the kids and for our marriage.
We know it's not easy to raise children even when there is both a mom and dad in the home.
Diane and I have stood by many of our single parent friends as they struggle to raise their children without having both a mom and a dad to bring balance to the home. Whenever possible we need to be there for those single parents.
Our children are so unique and carry such incredible individual gifts that we always enjoyed them at every stage of their lives. There were many tough times but that only made us all that much stronger as a family.
We always desire to be there for our children to the best of our ability. We don't have all the answers and have made a lot of mistakes but are so grateful that forgiveness is the main ingredient to a healthy family. We also recommend praying for your children everyday.
No matter if they are gone from home or not.
We all need prayer and there is so much power in prayer.
We are so thankful to have a loving God in our lives who we can pray to each day for the wisdom we need in every area of our lives.
"I love you so much Diane and I'm so thankful for you!"
"I am so thankful, God gave you to me to be my husband! I could never have asked for or imagined a better husband and father than you have been. I love you so much, Harold."
"Thank you Jesus, you have been so good to us. We love you so much!"
The Battle River Ranch Camp is a one of a kind entry level faith based, trades and life skills opportunity facility. Offering an option to anyone that has been searching for an opportunity and is serious about finding out their area of strength and work place career possibilities.
Out hope and prayer is to let as many of you know about the ranch as possible so that the hope it will bring, the lives it will change and the encouragement it will provide, can start as soon as possible.
The ranch will be a one of a kind facility and will offer an option to many like no other. When God has a plan and like our friends Mike and Pastor Lyle wisely told us just keep your focus and don't let the distractions pull you away from God's purpose.
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 and positive life skill.
Many men and women today have no idea about their future or what they could be good at and to how find out their possible skill area or level. We are a faith based and mentor based training facility and our hope is with the help of anyone that has a heart for helping so many to give each person that comes to the ranch an opportunity to find the skills they were created for.
;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 we would be very appreciative, and would love to talk to you and would very much appreciate your help in what ever way you can. Even if you could help with a small one time donation or a larger one it would help so much to bring this life changing facility and place of hope to be opened by this fall.
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 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.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
TO DONATE : 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 right here at home PLEASE consider making a donation to:CROSSMAN MINISTRIES / BRRC or visit our web site for direct donating, thank you very much we cannot do it alone.
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 encourage men and women and 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.
Harold & Diane Stephan and the board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 1-3O6-825-7734 or 1-780-205-4743
God bless and thank you
