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Cowpokes, Culture and Christ-Centered Community

Cowpokes, Culture and Christ-Centered Community   Where has local culture gone? Regional architecture and quaint mom-and-pop establishments have been replaced by strip malls and franchise restaurants. Local dialects and customs likewise disappear as commercial television and ...
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Couple Sees ‘God’s Love’ While Visiting Boys Ranch

Couple Sees “God’s Love” While Visiting Boys Ranch    While attending the Working Ranch Cowboy Association (WRCA) Rodeo in Amarillo, Jeff and Liz Spooner decided to venture 47 miles northwest to visit Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. ...
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Foundation of Faith, Encouragement Ignites Passion

Foundation of Faith, Encouragement Ignites Passion   Standing on home plate at Hodgetown Stadium in Downtown Amarillo, Texas, overlooking a crowd of 7,000 spectators, the anticipation is high. The sweltering July 3 sun didn’t keep the ...
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Faces of Rodeo: Conner

From Roping to Resilience: Conner’s Journey at Boys Ranch Rodeo   Conner got his first taste of the Boys Ranch rodeo last year when he tried his hand in roping. He had been at Boys Ranch ...
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Faces of Rodeo: Faithlynn & Nevaeh

Sisters in the Saddle: Faithlynn and Nevaeh Ride Together at the 80th Annual Boys Ranch Rodeo   Having lived at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch for the past six years, Faithlynn, 16, and Nevaeh, 15, have developed ...
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Faces of Rodeo: Jonah

Finding Himself in the Arena: Jonah’s Journey from Fear to Confidence   When Jonah arrived at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch nearly three years ago, he had never participated in rodeo. He said he was afraid of ...

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