Are you ready for a new free printable? This printable is not only fun, but it will help engage your brain. In the busyness of life, it’s important to give your mind time to slow down and recharge. Word search puzzles are a fun way to engage your brain while taking a break from the constant demands of your day. There are 3 different word search puzzles included in this printable. One has all the names of the horses! One has autumn words. One has inspirational words. As you search for each word, allow yourself to be present in the moment. Your brain benefits from activities that keep it active. I hope these puzzles bring a smile and happiness to your life! Don’t forget to make time for learning and play.
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The words in the word search puzzle can be forward, backward or diagonal. There is also an answer key to go along with it if you get stumped by where the words are located. Be sure to not cheat! Don’t look at the answers until you’re ready or super stumped. Print off the word search puzzle, make a cup of your favorite autumn drink, and maybe head to your front porch, or to a park, or a coffee shop to relax and engage your brain with these puzzles. It would also be fun to print a second copy and invite a friend. See who can find the words the fastest and make it a competition. Don’t forget to keep engaging your brain daily.
When I was 16 years old, my twin sister Kaysie and I went horse camping in Utah. As we were heading out, my dad suggested we take a shotgun with us, just in case. We didn’t know then how important that advice would become. When we arrived at the road leading to our campsite, a truck was blocking the way. After we yelled for a while, a man came out and moved his truck so we could pass. Later that night, Kaysie and I went to bed early because we were supposed to wake up at 4 am, saddle our horses, and ride to another camp to help Jack deliver salt to the cattle.
Around 2 am, our dog started barking. The man who had moved his truck earlier had returned. He was extremely drunk and was yelling vulgar things at us, rattling the camper door and shaking the truck, trying to get us to come outside. He didn’t know it, but I had already gotten the shotgun. Finally, I yelled at him to get off our grandfather’s property. Thankfully, he eventually left and never came back. Kaysie and I were scared, but we decided we weren’t going to leave. This was our grandfather’s property, and we were determined to stay. Looking back on that frightening night, I’m so thankful we were protected. God was with us, and He gave us the strength and courage we needed.
Maybe you’re going through a difficult season right now. Hopefully, your situation isn’t quite as dramatic as the one I experienced at 16! But whatever you’re facing, I want to remind you that you don’t have to face it alone. God is your strength and your protector. As Psalm 118 reminds you, the Lord is with you. When life feels scary, uncertain, or overwhelming, remember where your strength comes from.
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“They swarmed around me like bees; they blazed against me like a crackling fire. But I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord. My enemies did their best to kill me, but the Lord rescued me. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. Songs of joy and victory are sung in the camp of the godly. The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things! The strong right arm of the Lord is raised in triumph. The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things!” (Psalm 118:12-16)
We can go faster and farther together! One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that I don’t have to do everything myself. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your dreams is ask for help. When you delegate, collaborate, and surround yourself with people who have different strengths than you do, you can accomplish so much more than you could on your own. I’m incredibly grateful for the people who help make Happy Success Ranch Retreats possible.
Jennah has been working with us for about three years as our Director of Operations. She helps with women’s groups and retreats, setting up activities, taking photos, office work, and so much more. Hillary has been working with us for a little over a year, helping with communications for Happy Success Ranch Retreats and my husband Dave’s company, Gsix Products. I couldn’t do what I do without their help and support!
And this doesn’t just apply to business. Where could you use a little help in your everyday life? Maybe it’s cleaning your house, taking care of the yard, or getting dinner on the table. Could you hire a cleaning service, a landscaping company, or use a meal subscription service? Asking for help isn’t a weakness. It’s a smart way to create more time and energy for the things that matter most. When we work together, we really can go faster and farther!
Let’s continue in my series called “The Herd Behind the Healing.” I want to share the story of Tater with you. In this series I share the stories of the horses who help make Happy Success Ranch Retreats such a special place full of happiness and healing. Tater is a 23-year-old quarter horse mare. She’s a beautiful buckskin. She is extremely shy and introverted, but she is such a sweetheart. Her best friends are Chevy and Ben. We have had her for about 8 years now. When she comes up to you, it’s a real treat because she’s choosing to be with us. She hasn’t done a lot of the equine gestalt healing work except for one time because she’s so shy and introverted. With equine gestalt work, we don’t ask our horses to do anything they don’t want to do, so Tater does not have to do the work if she does not want to. We let her be herself. We are honored she is a part of our herd!
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It’s summer! Are you ready for some cool water? How about Jesus’ cool living water? Welcome back to the Hope & Horses Bible Study Devotions series. I filmed this video at Silver Creek Falls river. The water was cool and refreshing, just like Jesus.
There are two Bible verses I want to encourage you with. The first is from John 4:14. Jesus says, “But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” The second is from John 7:37-38. “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.'”
I hope you will find some Living Water, too. That Living Water is Jesus! Click below to watch and learn more.
