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I’m no stranger to the wounding arrows of the Enemy. Nor have I been spared from being lured by his awful lies. Falling victim to these lies and wounds, I once lived a secret life bound in a self-made prison. Finally, the truth of Galatians 5:1 broke through the deception, “It is for FREEDOM that … Continue reading “Judy Jeffery”

The thing I love most about the ranch is that it is for people of all ages. From the very young to the retirees, there is a place for each to participate and volunteer. I have seen God bring his children to a place where it is safe and where they can come and be … Continue reading “Ellen McBride”

I first heard of CPYR about fifteen years ago. Kim Meeder was the guest speaker at a women’s conference at our church. I loved her first book, Hope Rising, and subsequently started visiting the Ranch. In 2015, my husband, daughter, and I moved back to Bend after raising our four children in Portland, OR. The … Continue reading “Deirdre Gomez”

Hello beautiful people! I discovered Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in quite a roundabout way. A friend Jody, had given my good friend, Jacke, the book Hope Rising after Jacke had experienced a horrific tragedy in her family. I asked Jacke if I could borrow it since I’d have time to read on our mountain biking … Continue reading “Cathy Chambers”

My wife, Janine, and I lived in central Kansas for all of our lives. I worked at the same aircraft company for about 30 years, and both of us were content and comfortable with where we were. We assumed that retirement and living out the rest of our lives would be done in that small, … Continue reading “Bryson Voth”

Jesus has been long term planning for me to join the CPYR team, without my knowing. I first learned about Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch from my mother-in-law, Deirdre Gomez. She gifted me one of Kim Meeder’s books, Encountering Our Wild God, and I was captivated. I attended a women’s conference to hear Kim speak, read … Continue reading “Brenna Gomez”

I’ve had a special place in my heart for Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch for over 20 years.  My husband Greg and I met Kim and Troy in the early 90’s, and we’ve cherished their sweet friendship over the years.  We’ve continued to pray for the Lord’s leading on their lives and, although we moved to … Continue reading “Ann Hawley”