Kim Meeder is the cofounder and director of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, an organization dedicated to rescuing abused and dying horses and pairing them with children in need. Her writing launched her career as a public and motivational speaker, inspiring audiences across the United States. Through her work with both animals and young people, Meeder embodies themes of hope and healing.
Jesus commissions each of us to carry the living flame of his heart wherever he desires, reaching one life at a time. With enthusiasm, Kim Meeder encourages readers to seek personal transformation of heart, soul, mind, and strength by engaging the holy fire of his presence, and to share God's redeeming love to all who are losing their battle for hope.
An unwanted dog. An emotional rescue. Two lives forever changed. Laurie's dreams had been shattered before she came to work at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch—the ranch of rescued dreams—where broken horses and broken children encounter healing every day. In an attempt to soothe her aching soul, Laurie reached out to save a dog in need. And she soon began to realize that the dog was rescuing her. An inspiring true story told through the engaging voice of Kim Meeder, Blind Hope reveals poignant life lessons Laurie experienced from her ailing, yet courageous canine friend. Despite the blindness of her dog—and her own heart—Laurie uncovered what she really needed most: authentic love, unconditional trust, and true acceptance, faults and all. As Laurie and her dog, Mia, both learned to follow the lead of a master they couldn’t see, Laurie discovered the transforming power of God’s grace even for imperfect and selfish people—and she experienced a greater love than she had ever known. “Love is a bridge that stands firm through difficulties and connects one heart directly to another, not because of how it looks, but because of what it is.” —Kim Meeder, Blind Hope