This last week, part of the Vision Forum staff traveled to South Texas for three days of strategic planning and family fun. It was our great honor to be guests at the Covenant Ranch, one of the most God-honoring Texas retreat centers of which we know. The remarkable staff of the Covenant Ranch, with their servants’ attitudes and Christ-honoring perspective, made our three days an absolute delight. We enjoyed some tremendous hunting opportunities, bass fishing, the rustic beauty of southern Texas, and the warm comfort of an old-fashioned hunting lodge. For many of our children, it was their first opportunity to participate in a hunt, learn proper field-dressing, skinning, and butchering. The property was abundant in quail, deer, havalina, wild hog, and bobcat, to name a few.

In the above picture, Joshua and Justice practice with their Red Ryder BB guns.

My daughter Jubilee is the family archer.

My boys and I enjoyed a wonderful morning of sitting in a deer blind, quietly telling stories and waiting for varmints.

Sarah Wean teaches my son Honor about the cactus.

The guides at the Covenant Ranch love the Lord and put their hearts and soul into serving their guests. Josh Wean (right) enjoys a meal with our guide Chris.

Part of the Vision Forum staff gathers for a group shot, followed by a sling shot, pistol, and rifle competition.

The back view of the lodge of the Covenant Ranch.