“The first trip out to the ranch was filled with fear and anxiety. Yet, each visit brought out a new level of confidence and hope. Intertwining the teachings of God with the rescue horses and people, Jadyn learned so many lessons. Her favorite lesson: Just like horses want a loving leader; God is our loving leader. It truly was an amazing experience to see how fast the bond between Jadyn and the horses were and how the teachings of God were the foundation of their relationship.”

— Kris, mother of Jadyn

“Seven years ago I was consumed by fear and anger.  I couldn’t see how that could ever change until I sought biblical counseling with Traci out of desperation.  My life has been profoundly changed by what I learned.  I could write many pages to describe my journey but the lyrics from “Speak Life” by TobyMac perfectly describe what it was like to discover there IS hope:  “..speak life to the deadest, darkest night… speak life when the sun won't shine and you don't know why.  Look into the eyes of the brokenhearted, watch 'em come alive as soon as you speak hope, you speak love, you speak Life….”

— Donna, 68-year-old grandmother

“The counseling I received through this ministry made a profound impact on not only my life but also my tween daughters. I was having a difficult time dealing with my strong-willed preteen and thought maybe counseling for her would help. Little did I know at the time, but it wasn’t just my daughter that needed a new biblical perspective. Traci lovingly allowed me to see the heart problems I suffered from too and provided a hope that can only be found in Christ. She thoroughly shared biblical truths that applied to my heart troubles along with practical tools and applications. Those words shared with me during our sessions remain in my heart and mind to this day and allow me to see the world, my situations, and shape my reactions in light of God’s truth. I have grown so much in my walk with the Lord thanks to what I learned through the process and have applied in my life. In fact, I can now share some of those very tools with other hurting women I encounter. Words will never be able to express the depth of gratitude I have for the blessings of the ministry and what it has done in my life and family.”

— Heather

“My husband and I attended Biblical counseling with Sam and Traci for eight months. They are very professional, authentic, and caring. They gently guided me through my situation with Biblical wisdom and the ability to communicate in a way that is compassionate yet firm. She helped me grow in my relationship with Jesus and focus my eyes on Him. I am so thankful for their patience and guidance. They make themselves available so that I can still reach out to her when I need help.”

— Debi

“After many years of living what I thought was a ‘Christian’ life, I found myself on a treadmill of hurt, fear, emptiness, and hopelessness. Through Biblical counseling, my eyes, heart, and mind were opened to the concept that I was pouring desperately into a “cracked cistern” and the foundations of my beliefs were rooted in some untruths. The uncomfortable reality was that I didn’t see this reality and at the root was my heart and my lack of faith/trust. If I controlled things then there would be no hurt or discomfort. An analogy that I loved was that much as a rider loved and cares for his horse, and wants nothing bad to happen, the rider will pull the reins on the horse to keep his head forward and not looking back. This was a great way to make me see that God doesn’t want me to keep looking back. He has a really great trail for me to be on and it is where I am meant to be. It’s work to be broken, but the love of Traci and the tools of Biblical counseling are allowing me to grow and change.”

- Katie

“When I met Sam, I didn’t know what to do. I believed my thought life was a mess that no one could clean up. Anxiety and depression firmly ruled me, and I felt like I had no control over my life. I questioned my relationships, life choices and even God, asking “I thought I’ve done everything right. What could have possibly gone wrong? Maybe it’s all wrong?” Sam, reeled me back in and answered my questions with one simple question “ Does it glorify God?” This question brought all of my questions and worries into perspective. Our only purpose in life is to glorify God, so if we make our decisions with that as our priority, we will make the right ones. After several months of hard work and commitment to getting better, my mental health has noticeably improved. Even though I still have moments of depression and anxiety, I now have the tools and support to face them head on and prevent them from controlling my life. God has given us the tools to overcome the world, all we have to do is trust and obey.”

- Crandall