House warming party... We were invited to the Old Homestead for dessert and coffee. Other than a short stint by a couple of our wranglers about 15 years ago, no one has occupied this "shack" since 1929 when the Emanuel and Hazel Reinhold moved into their new house. Looking pretty cozy.
EARLY BIRDS OF SPRING AT THE LONETREE
A BEAUTIFUL BARN OWL
PHOTO BY ROBIN REINHOLD
SANDHILL CRANES MIGRATING NORTH
APRIL 2018 SNOW
ELEVEN INCHES OF SNOW CONTAINING OVER AN INCH OF PRECIPITATION
Stewardship and Restoration
This photo was taken about 50 years ago over east. The dam has since washed out and it was not needed...until now. The decision has been made to repair it and make it a '''Wildlife Pond". It has been fenced to keep livestock away from it. We believe it will be an attraction to waterfowl with tall grass left for nesting. We are especially excited about the potential of stocking it with fish since it is located only about 150 yards from where our RBR kids camp outside. I can see a lot of youngsters coming up with a great reason to get up at sunup and go fishing. Chris Emme of Summit Construction is here to begin the dirt work as soon as possible and weather permits. Rainbow Bible Ranch has several "Stewardship Projects" such as this underway.
Working Hard
A lot of young people in Cattle and Sheep Country working hard today. These are the experiences that not only provide for good stories but valuable life lessons, as well. Thanks to our crew and I personally take my hat off to all the other young folks that put themselves on the line in these sort of situations.
Photo of Caleb by Rachel Reinhold.
YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING HARD
A lot of young people in Cattle and Sheep Country working hard today. These are the experiences that not only provide for good stories but valuable life lessons, as well. Thanks to our crew and I personally take my hat off to all the other young folks that put themselves on the line in these sort of situations.
WHOOOOO
This is whoooooo we found in the breezeway this morning at Rainbow Bible Ranch. How he got in.... Whoooooo knows? This is a barn owl... a beautiful creature, indeed. Whooooo agrees with me? FYI... he is safe and fine.
No Joke Here
RBR Camp Staff...
No joke here.... Rainbow Bible Ranch would not be what it is if we didn't have the animals... "Great and small"
Pictured Is Kiersten with our little lamb that has multiple names of which "Bro" is used the most. And then there are these two most adorable kittens... the white one purrs regularly, even at this young age. And the new "pup on the block" Kota... a wonderful, very polite puppy.
SPRINGTIME IS A GIFT
It seem that everyone loves Springtime! After a long, cold winter, the arrival of spring is highly anticipated, especially in the North country.
Here on the ranch, we eagerly await those first signs of spring—a blade of green poking through the melting snow, the return of the meadowlarks and robins, and the new life that seems to appear everywhere! Calves, colts and lambs frolicking in the pasture, kittens in the manger, chicks in the barn..no matter where you look, there is one central theme: New Life!
Springtime is a gift from our Creative God to remind us of His renewal, that life goes on, that the dark, cold days of winter come to an end—a truth, not only in the physical world, but also spiritually.
Sadly, some people live all their lives in the dark, cold days of “winter”, not allowing the “Son” to shine in and give light and life. Jesus said that He came so that we might have life, and have it more abundantly (John 10:10).
Are you longing for a more abundant life? Are you weary and burdened, needing some “new life”? The answer is found in Jesus. After all, He is the source of life itself (John 1:3), and He is THE LIFE (John 14:6). Only Jesus can lift the darkness and replace it with light and joy! I know this to be true!
The Bible tells us that “...if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). To be “in Christ” simply means to place your complete trust and faith in Him alone. And when we do that, He offers forgiveness from our sins and not only an abundant life on earth, but the promise of eternal life “...that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.” (John 3:15)!
Anything less than Jesus is just a temporary fix, kind of like one warm day in the winter, followed by a blizzard. Look to Jesus, open your heart to Him, and let His love and joy fill you up! Experience the warmth of everlasting springtime, from new life to eternal life!
PERSPECTIVE - PRESS FORWARD IN FAITH
Yes we have been having "more than our share of winter", but a quick look at the drought monitor puts perspective in place. The drought in our area over the last 2 plus years has only allowed us 29 bales of hay. Even with the extra snow fall over the last months our dams and subsoil moisture are still in need. Many of us have lost livestock to cold and wet conditions and that hurts, but another year of drought may be the real killer. A load of hay costs about 4300.00 dollars. Our main hay hauler is working primarily with 10 ranchers and he is keeping two trucks going constantly. These are trying times and for those of us that were hit by Atlas, and drought, the last years have been challenging to say the least. We are reminded of our finite capability, let us continue to press forward in faith.
The hymn composed by Isaac Watts echoing the thoughts of Psalm 90....
"Our God, our Help in ages past,
our Hope for years to come,
our Shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal Home.
Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is Thine arm alone,
and our defense is sure.
Before the hills in order stood
or earth received its frame,
from everlasting Thou art God,
to endless years the same.
A thousand ages in Thy sight
are like an ev'ning gone,
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the op'ning day.
Our God, our Help in ages past,
our Hope for years to come,
be Thou our Guide while life shall last,
and our eternal Home!
'GOT TO FEED THE RACE HORSES"
"GOT TO FEED THE RACE HORSES!"
We have been putting in some long hours and tonight was reason to have a great meal. I prepared New York Strip on the grill and Robin made biscuits and broccoli in cheese sauce.
"AND WHAT ABOUT THE HORSES?"
Whether it be family members putting in extra long hours or staff members that give all they have... this has been our maxim. For years I have had the privilege of working with dedicated and talented young people... the sort of people that give above and beyond nearly all the time. Yes I am blessed and I grateful to work with them. A few year back after a particularly long and difficult day, Robin and I were discussing our appreciation of our team as well as meal possibilities. I told Robin, "Our crew is no different than high performance horses, and yes, I have high expectations and yes... they come through. And yes we have "GOT TO FEED THE RACE HORSES!"
BY THE WAY... LONETREE HEREFORD BEEF ... IT IS WHAT IS FOR SUPPER.
FEED THE RACE HORSES
"GOT TO FEED THE RACE HORSES!"
We have been putting in some long hours and tonight was reason to have a great meal. I prepared New York Strip on the grill and Robin made biscuits and broccoli in cheese sauce.
"AND WHAT ABOUT THE HORSES?"
Whether it be family members putting in extra long hours or staff members that give all they have... this has been our maxim. For years I have had the privilege of working with dedicated and talented young people... the sort of people that give above and beyond nearly all the time. Yes I am blessed and I grateful to work with them. A few year back after a particularly long and difficult day, Robin and I were discussing our appreciation of our team as well as meal possibilities. I told Robin, "Our crew is no different than high performance horses, and yes, I have high expectations and yes... they come through. And yes we have "GOT TO FEED THE RACE HORSES!"
A NOTE TO MAKE A DAD'S DAY - THANK YOU JULIA
CALEB REINHOLD - "IN THE SPIRIT OF WILL ROGERS"
LOVING ON THE BABIES
Calving season continues... Molly took this photo before the last snow. Single digit temps... below 0 chill factors... and Oh yes, the reason we calve in April is because "it is not as cold" :) Proud of my crew (family)... Doing a good job on loving on the babies.
LONETREE RANCH BABIES...
TO ENABLE TO SUCCEED
Through the years we have enjoyed certain "special places". The D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives is one of them, located in Spearfish. The Generations sculpture is somewhat replicated by Molly and me... a few years ago. We have a responsibility to the generations after us... to teach.. to guide... to enable to succeed... to feel the pain of failure... and then allow them the opportunity to get back up...and to do so graciously. I believe we would just as soon skip any pain. Pain that comes with growing and pain that comes with falling down. But that would deny the reality of life. One thing for certain, we must be available for each other... and that is called love.
The Generations After Us
Through the years we have enjoyed certain "special places". The D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives is one of them, located in Spearfish. The Generations sculpture is somewhat replicated by Molly and me... a few years ago. We have a responsibility to the generations after us... to teach.. to guide... to enable to succeed... to feel the pain of failure... and then allow them the opportunity to get back up...and to do so graciously. I believe we would just as soon skip any pain. Pain that comes with growing and pain that comes with falling down. But that would deny the reality of life. One thing for certain, we must be available for each other... and that is called love.
This is Boo
It is true... We have more than a "few" cats. Each summer, we have hundreds of kids that enjoy playing with the ranch's kittens. This is Boo... He loves this spot in the morning sunshine.
ANOTHER SPRING DAY
The combination of rain and snow brought about a third of inch of precip. That would be about 3.5" of snow if the temperature would have been in the mid to upper 20's. We are grateful for the moisture and look forward to more this spring. Hope that you enjoy the beauty that was found here on the ranch.
PHOTOS BY RAHCEL REINHOLD