When Hannah was eight years old, she started acting out in school. She began to have outbursts in class and would disobey her teachers. She received an in-school suspension for her behavior, and after her third grade year, her parents decided to pull her out of public school. Though in a different environment, Hannah’s behavior persisted. Hannah’s brother was born around this time, and adjustments were made as a little one entered the family. Hannah adored her brother an

Starting the school year in a newly renovated spacious classroom has been such a gift to our students and school staff. We look forward to using this space for years to come!

All during wilderness, I was reminded to trust the Lord, to keep my eyes on Jesus, and to give Him total control of my life and heart.... This should be our daily and constant prayer—to continually ask the Lord to help us and to actually trust that He will, because He wants to. - Hannah Courage isn’t just climbing a big rock or jumping off a cliff into water.... True courage is found when there is conflict with those you love because it takes courage to resolve, to love, to f

Natalee was born in College Station, TX. Her father was out of the picture before she was even carried to term. Her early years were...

Phoebe stood at the front of the room, voice quavering and tears streaming down her cheeks. It was Spiritual Emphasis Week at the Ranch,...

Before coming to the Ranch I struggled with bitterness, hurt, emotional immaturity, loneliness, and self-deprecation. I was disrespectful and irresponsible. During the Girls’ Igloo trip in February, a turn began to happen. I gained a lot of self-confidence and began to let other people see past my walls that I put up to protect myself. I felt so free and for the first time in a while, I felt joyful. I found that the walls that I put up in self-protection can be just as harmfu

Addy and JJ both completed the program and graduated high school in January. Below are excerpts from their speeches they shared at...

When JJ was in the fifth grade, he received the news of his father’s passing. He had only ever seen his father face to face twice in his...

Judah shared these words from the stage at graduation:       I was originally apprehensive about coming to the Ranch, a program for - as...

Below are paper excerpts from some of our trip participants from this year's wilderness backpacking trip. *CER’s annual 15-day...

​To close out the school year, we have an “open house” where our students have the opportunity to display their work. Here are some...

​Addy stood before the congregation and shared these words at her baptism:            I grew up in a Christian home, and my dad is the...

“One of the first times I overdosed, I was at a buddy’s house smoking. It was the 4th of July. I smoked the same amount as I did any...