I would like to invite you into a concept I have used over the years in visioning. “You were created in the image of God. In the image of God you were created…” Genesis 1:27. Before you were ever genetically coded to a mom and a dad, God knew you. You were His idea before you were anyone else’s child. This being true, He must have placed within you characteristics of His very own nature. Think about

The Empty Nest by Julie McClain...   I didn’t even know I have a Nest! So, I’ve been trying to figure out – where did this phrase ‘Empty Nest’ come from? It’s a colloquialism that describes a very significant stage in a families life cycle. But it’s a bit random when we look to birds to describe what happens when our child or children leave home and move on to live their lives as adults. Empty Nest is

THE PROBLEM WITH PERFORMANCE by Brandon Bradford             I started playing baseball when I was four. I liked it, but I think soccer was the first sport I fell in love with. My dad was a martial artist, and at an early age he began to train me. It didn’t feel like training. It was fun! I loved to kick, and at an early age the form, technique, and strength came pretty natural

WHAT IS A GODLY MAN? THE CHALLENGE EVERY MAN FACES by Brandon Bradford This question has lingered for what seems like an eternity. Actually, it really has been around since the very beginning. Adam had to have asked himself and maybe even God this very question after that mishap in the garden. Now thrust into a very different reality than before, I’m sure this difficult question was present as Adam toiled to provide for

"THRIVE" A 6 week virtual Life Group designed for Christian women who are single and 30 something. Mondays at 7 Eastern. Starting soon! More info at ranchofhope.org/thrive-2/ or to register call (719) 783-9642.

Comparing ourselves to others never leads to a good place. How does the Lord want us to see ourselves?

Mariah shares the dangers of a defensive posture in marriage in this 60 second video. Check it out.

Mariah Bradford spoke at a recent conference on the subject of Toxic Relationships. This is a very timely teaching about how to navigate our most challenging relationships.

Ranch of Hope Update: Wow!! What a year 2020 was. With the introduction of the Covid 19 virus came many hurdles and unique challenges. In spite of the rapidly evolving climate surrounding the pandemic, the Ranch of Hope continued to minister to the hurting at an all time high. The Lord truly is faithful, and Holy Spirit proved once again to be our guide through the most difficult of storms! With the testimonies of 2020 in our pockets,

Brandon and Mariah Bradford, from the Ranch of Hope, were invited to this popular leadership podcast  ("The Table Podcast") to share about a topic close to the both of them. Listen in as they share with church leaders and staff on how to cope with the stress facing them during this very unique and uncertain time.  This discussion is relevant to all of us no matter where we work or what we do. Our stress levels have

Unfortunately, what works in football does not work in marriage, a defensive posture. In this short video Mariah teaches us how to stop defensiveness from hindering our relationship. When you are able to set this aside you are on the way to much better communication in your marriage.