Meanwhile... What is Happening at Rainbow Bible Ranch

   Camp has been in full swing for around a month now. Sessions have been at capacity. We have had some outstanding youth in attendance. With that said, our staff has been serving at 110%, which is what we aim for when we have campers here at the ranch. However the whole story would be that most of the crew are called upon to perform extra duties due to the reality that we could sure use two more full time members….


    July 13….. Legacy I was a fantastic camp session with 53 kids from as far way as Arizona and Germany. With this camp I speak five to six more times. But our challenge again was calling for extra duty of the crew. One of our guys that is part of our all around crew went to Montana over the Fourth of July for a wedding. On his way back last weekend, be was not feeling well and he checked in at Billings and discovered he had Lyme disease from tick bite that he had when he was home in Montana. We just doubled down and then we were hit with the hot temps. Our rodeo on Saturday was held as the thermometer hit 103 degrees. Sunday, we hit 107 and the forecast is for hundred plus temps along with high fire danger. Our teens register this evening and we have already made plans to change the riding schedule to include before breakfast rides.

    Honestly, my concern is for my family and staff. I pray they remain strong as we have four weeks to go. I pray that they are encouraged and that they realize the blessings and rewards that come with working and sharing the Good News. Their hearts are right. I continually am amazed by the way God works through them. Please pray for them and if God lays some form of encouragement upon your heart to share with the crew… it would certainly be appreciated.

    My friend Jay called on Saturday nite after all the kids went home. We graduated from High School together and then he was part of our staff in the early 1980’s. He continues to support the work here along with so many other faithful partners in the ministry. He also writes amazing letters nearly every month that includes valuable insight and thoughtful words. Our conversation was ending as I said that we had finished our fifth week of camp in our 47th year of ministry. Again, he expressed his gratefulness to the Lord, myself, and the RBR crew. I could not help but express my gratitude to him as well. He may not serve on the front line but his prayers, financial support and words of encouragement are vital to the outreach. The same goes for many of you reading this letter. Even though I may not say it often enough… you are huge in the ongoing ministry of Rainbow Bible Ranch. We are hoping to get caught up and thus be able to send a Rainbow Reflector following the camping season. I strive to keep our website up to date and I stay very active on Facebook. Please watch for updates and photos there.

   In closing, I wish to let you know that our theme for 2026 is “Good News”. The Gospel is presented all the way back to the beginning in the book of Genesis. We start there realizing the sinfulness of mankind. We share from the chapter of Isaiah 53 which is overwhelming prophecy of the Good News. I enjoy sharing the accounts of the Ethiopian and Philip and of Paul and Silas and Phillippian jailer. I share of Nicodemus in John 3. Yes they are just good “old Sunday School stories” that proclaim the Good News. Along with that our Quiet Time and missionary moments provide for opportunity for the Holy Spirit to speak to our campers. And we also have our “family devotions” after breakfast each day where Robin reads a Scripture passage and a timely story to the campers and staff. We do this in the setting of  the ranch where I like to say…. “Where western tradition and biblical values are lived out each day”.

   Thank you for allowing me to share my heart… even though it took nearly two weeks to do so. To God be the Glory… Great things He continues to do.
In Christ,

Larry B. Reinhold

Long Before...

Long before nations were established, the first institution created by God was family. The Reinhold "fam" spent America's 250th birthday in our "element". Legacy I starts today as we invite over 50 young people into our home. We know the importance of sharing real life in action with kids here at the ranch. And we have to be physically, mentally and spiritually ready. "You see... this world is not my home.... I am just passing through... I am grateful to be an American in this journey on earth... I want America and its citizens to enjoy the blessings that have been bestowed upon us... However, our goal as a family is to be diligent in reaching and impacting youth and their families.... With the Good News of Jesus.... not to build an empire here... but rather contribute to God's Kingdom... thus we seek investments that are eternal.

It Is Nearing Midnight...

July 1, 2026 11:45 PM
It is nearing midnight. I just came in from raking some forage oats that we cut this morning. Earlier we had a great supper of burgers cooked up just right on the grill. Caleb does a fine job over the coals on his grill. Rachel made pasta salad and Robin prepared corn on the cob. It was to be a special evening as it was our final supper with Tomi, our guest for the last month, from Hungary. We had rood beer floats for dessert. This was a special treat, since root beer is hard to find Hungary and yes Tomi really likes root beer.
As if found myself going back and forth in the Northfield, I found myself reflecting about so many things. Yes, this is our week break from camp which allows us to catch up on some ranch chores. My evening was going well and around 10:15 PM, it even got better. My phone rang. I still have a flip phone that I carry only when I need too. Julia was calling. After I said my greetings, she simply said, “Do you see the moon?” I had and I replied as such. She told me how she had seen it over the horizon as she went out a few minutes earlier to lock the chickens in the coop for their safety. She reflected upon the amazing sight that we were now both gazing upon even though I was in the field, two miles away. The moon was nearly blood red. The color was intensified from the smoke and haze from fires in Colorado and Utah. Julia and I talked for another minute or so about the beauty of the evening and then she said, “Good nite… I love you… see you in the morning”
My thoughts continued as I maneuvered the John Deere tractor in the field. I could not help but be impressed with the blessed amazement of what had transpired through the evening. Since so much is being said and done with activities of the 250th birthday of the US of A and all the hoopla that comes with the celebration, I was taken back to the simplicity and to some a "mundane" evening. My day and evening would certainly not be defined as monumental… but that is where many will miss the point of my recollection. Most would not consider the importance of the little things that have impacted myself and my family. The celebrations will end but the day to day life of family must continue. The root beer floats.... the round and round of agriculture and stewardship.... praying together around the table.... the "I love you's" while observing God's creation... the constant of genuine fellowship with the Almighty... and the humility that comes with these experiences that should bring us into the proper perspective on life.
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For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. James 4:14
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"Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind." — Ecclesiastes 12:13
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"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these." — Mark 12:30-31
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"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." — Micah 6:8
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Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." — John 17:3
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I Love What I Do...

I love what I do.... I love the family I get to do it with... I love the team that helps me get it done.... I love the folks that come and share our lives with... AND I LOVE GOD ALMIGHTY WHO GIVES ME THE STRENGTH TO CONTINUE, WITH PASSION, THE CALL

I Love My Crew...

Even at the end of a long day.. the RBR "Red Shirt" Crew... goes all out on the Capture the Flag Field. I am so grateful to the guys and gals that literally give all to for the campers.

RBR Wranglers and Horses

I am so very grateful and impressed with my crew here at Rainbow Bible Ranch. Most of them have spent their lives teaching and helping kids. The hours they put in are at times overwhelming. These guys and gals are not chasing down the road for personal gain. My hat is off to them and their families. On Monday Evening, Caleb Reinhold gives some basic horsemanship and safety instruction. And then all the kids get a chance to ride. The wranglers work with them giving helpful hints to make their time in the saddle more enjoyable for them and the horses. Thanks, Julia, Kiersten, Connor, Kyle, Danny, Seth and Caleb. Today looks challenging with temps in the mid-nineties and gusty winds. Pray for the wranglers and team leaders as well as the horses as they head out from the arena and ride the range.

2026 Lonetree Legacy Scholarships

Lonetree Legacy is pleased to announce that there are four recipients of scholarships to members of the Rainbow Bible Ranch Family during the spring and summer of 2025. The scholarships are awarded on merit of service to their community and RBR as well a desire to grow in knowledge and wisdom.

Godspeed to the following....

*Kiersten Rae Reinhold from Sturgis, South Dakota

*Leila Goble from Plevna, Kansas. Leila is the daughter of Brian and Shannon Goble

They will each receive a Lonetree Legacy Award in the amount of $2000.00.

Hunter's Harvest Buffet

Friday nite proved to ba a beautiful evening for out Annual Hunter's Harvest Buffet. Really good fellowship and tasty dishes prepared. Chad Harrington did a fine job sharing with th audience. Good stories... Good message. Thank you to all that made the event special

A wonderful pleasant evening at Rainbow. The main dishes included delicious South Dakota walleye prepared by Rachel Reinhold Sperling and Mindi Rueb. They were so good. The winning wild bird dish was a pheasant pot pie prepared by Shelly Dentonl And Seth Sperling stepped up with a delicious pot of smoked antelope chili. Some other favorites were "Wild About Ribs" and "Peaches and Pronghorn". And yes there were plenty of desserts that you could go back for seconds.

IN THE WORD - MEN'S DAY 2025

In the Word.... Good sermons .... encouraging testimonies. We are grateful to Stephen C. DeFord from Ekalaka, for doing our main sessions. David Paul from Mud Butte and Dylan Madsen of Vivian, shared what God has done in and through their lives. I heard so many compliments from those in attendance.

"Nearly" Heaven On A Horse

Caleb and Danny along with the rest of the RBR crew had 26 men on horseback for a most enjoyable ride on a beautiful day. God certainly blessed this time of fellowship. The Kyle Evans song... "Heaven on a horse on the wide open prairies of Dakota" ... we will just add one "Nearly in heaven... "