God’s Goodness in Big Sky Country
We’re still here at Epiphany Ranch — 62 acres of big Texas skies and what feels like a little slice of heaven.
And heaven, I’m learning, isn’t always quiet. Sometimes it sounds like hammers tapping, laughter echoing across the porch, and someone asking, “Where do these screws go?”
The newlyweds — Alexia and Winston, fresh from Nashville — along with Carl and me, are here helping Larry and Staci prepare for several couples arriving from near and far this weekend.
Each couple will settle into one of four tiny homes scattered around the ranch. Small spaces, big comfort. Places designed for respite, encouragement, and power-packed teaching.
Meanwhile, inside the newly finished Peace Cabin, there was a whole lot of joyful chaos.
Staci, Alexia, and I have been working like a cheerful decorating brigade. Curtains up. Cabinets filled. Furniture assembled. Alexia tackled the new sofa and nightstands like a seasoned professional while we transformed the cabin into what feels like a cozy French cottage.
Who knew sanctification sometimes includes hammers, screws, curtain rods, and a furniture assembly?
The guys were finishing the well house while Carl — my ever-patient chauffeur and unofficial ranch overseer — keeps an eye on it all. New roads. Fresh concrete drives. Newly planted trees stretching toward the Texas sky.
It feels like watching faith take root.
“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree — planted in the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 92:12–13)
That’s what Epiphany Ranch feels like — planting and flourishing.
What was once simply trees, land, a lake, and big Texas skies is now a haven called Joy, Love, Peace, and Miracle Mountain — the names of the cozy homes built here. Carl and I are staying in Miracle Mountain, the very first one built, and the peace here truly lives up to its name.
Sometimes God’s goodness looks like miracles.
Sometimes it looks like family gathered around a table, hands working side by side, hearts grateful for the chance to serve.
“We love because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19)
And here under these big, wide Texas skies, that’s exactly what we’re doing — loving, serving, building, and celebrating God’s goodness together.
Oh, the joy of loving — shoulder to shoulder — while celebrating God’s creation that comes with His peace, joy and love for Him and each other!
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