Unexpected Places

Some days I like quiet while I'm working, some days its music, and some days I enjoy listening to podcasts.  Today, I was trimming brush on the farm casually listening to the Jesus Calling Podcast where Anthony Evans was sharing a bit of his life and experiences.  Anthony was on the voice season 2 and has since been leading worship and creating music.  He also authored the book, Unexpected Places.  I plan to read his book, but he shared a bit of his thoughts in the podcast. Anthony talked about discovering his own identity, gifts, and calling.  In Unexpected Places, He talks through "what it is God is asking me to do that is outside my box or my comfort zone". 
I am already in my Unexpected Place with Last Arrow.  But I was really challenged with this thought of being obedient and patient in the process.  Being obedient  through the hard, not being fearful of what God is going to ask me to do because on the other side of that, there is something great coming.
For the last few months, Last Arrow Ranch has been in a "waiting" period.  I know we are on the verge of something great.  God is currently working on some things we are not even aware of.
As I walk this property daily praying over it, for whatever God wants to use it for, I sense some amazing things where people experience healing, grace, hope, and ultimately God's love.

So the big challenge is not being fearful in such a way that could keep me where I am. God is not stationary.  He is always moving and its up to me to move with him.  Following wherever he leads me and into whatever Unexpected Place he takes me next.


Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."

Anyone want to join me in reading Unexpected Places????

1st Anniversary!

This month, we reached our 1 year anniversary of Last Arrow Ranch being open for business!  It has been a gradual start which has turned out to be a really good thing.  I have learned a lot as we have made our way through camps, lessons with kids and teens, and even with some ladies that have experience with horses and now that their kids are grown want to step back in.  We hope that this second year grows a bit but we already feel very blessed.

In September 2013 as we were looking for land where this dream could potentially become a reality there were a few verses I jotted down in my journal. Two years later we purchased this property but  these are verses that remain true and continue to be a prayer as we step in.
~Psalm 37:4-5 take delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart's desires.  Commit everything you do to the Lord.  Trust Him and He will help you.
Vs 7 Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act.

Since we began, we have experienced some pretty cool things.  I don't call this ranch a therapeutic riding program, but I have experienced something very healthy going on here.  There are little miracles happening that really matter.  I think I would be doing God a disservice if I didn't share the things HE is doing here.  He deserves the praise!  HE deserves the honor!  I have seen HIM working already, I can't wait to see what more he will do as I fully step in.  Not many people blog anymore, but I hope this is a place stories can be shared and prayer requests & praises can be lifted.