Miracle Moments

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Bridging Gaps at Big Oak Ranch

March 25, 2024

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.” Galatians 5:25 NLT We are completely called as believers to do what we are doing as a Resource Family. We are fulfilling exactly what He …

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A New Story at Big Oak Ranch

February 27, 2024

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “You came near when I called You, and You said, “Do not fear.” You, Lord, took up my case; you redeemed my life.” Lamentations 3:57-58 I remember one time when I was a little girl, I was at a friend’s house, and we were …

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Lessons Learned at Big Oak Ranch

January 26, 2024

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for You are the one I praise.” Jeremiah 17:14  My mother was abused as a child, and throughout her struggles, she developed a mental illness that was not diagnosed …

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A Family Formed at Big Oak Ranch

December 27, 2023

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations.” Psalm 33:11 My dad was always in and out of prison. My stepmom ended up taking my brother and me, but she didn’t plan on keeping us. …

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Following God’s Lead at Big Oak Ranch

November 28, 2023

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:6  When we first moved to Alabama a few years ago, we were hopeful in finding a way to serve our new community. It wasn’t long before we were introduced to …

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God’s Faithfulness Revealed

October 24, 2023

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Lord, you are my God; I will exalt and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.” Isaiah 25:1 We go to church with John and Robin O’Leary, who, at the time we first met, were …

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A Solid Foundation at Big Oak Ranch

September 26, 2023

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 I was very young when my mother left me with my father. Thankfully, my grandmother stepped in to assist raising me. My father was …

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The Lasting Impact of Big Oak Ranch

August 24, 2023

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 Thirty years ago, I arrived at Big Oak Boys’ Ranch. I remember my very first week in the Osborne’s home, playing with …

Scarlet Stearns on graduation day

Walking in God’s Plan

July 26, 2023

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham  “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 Scarlet Stearns is a recent graduate of ASCEND, a support branch of Big Oak Ranch focused on serving young adults, ages 18-22 years old through spiritual, professional and personal …

Jess and Stephanie with Skyler at graduation

Investing in Lives with Big Oak Ranch

June 26, 2023

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8 I first learned about Big Oak Ranch in 2015 when I visited the Boys’ Ranch with Eastern …

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