The Rancher's Gift: A Modern Day Parable of Living a Life on Purpose - Hardcover

Dennis Worden

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1424556481 ISBN 13: 9781424556489

Publisher: Broadstreet Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

We are not promised more than today.
Thus we need to live our legacy now,
with focus and integrity.

Ryan Westcott is ready to step into the family business, armed with a fresh MBA degree from a prestigious business school. Yet his father has other ideas. He feels Ryan needs more education--but not the kind one gets from a school. Ryan is sent to his uncle's Montana ranch to learn, in short, how to be a man.

While Ryan helps his uncle build a barn, he learns life lessons about health, work, finances, education, selfessness, humility, and most important of all, love.

Ryan meets the richest man in the county, only to find riches are not always counted in dollars and cents. And then there is Kayla, the pretty country lass who awakens deep feelings in Ryan he never knew he had, and challenges him to live a life of true purpose. Along the trail, Ryan meets one more person, one who will upend all else and change his life forever.

There is more to life than just what we see in our limited view. Come travel the "Big Sky" country with Ryan, and find the purposeful life that awaits you.

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Review

The Rancher's Gift will take your imagination on a wonderfully engaging journey, causing you to pause and reflect on life's biggest questions along the way. If there was ever a book that was worth the time it took to read, this is it.
- Dr. Todd Cartmell, child psychologist and author of 8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids

Heartwarming, inspirational, and real world, The Rancher's Gift provides powerful principles for pursuing and achieving a successful life with purpose.
- Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman, author of the national bestseller Never Fly Solo

No matter your age, The Rancher's Gift will leave you fully equipped for success, true fulfillment, and living a life on purpose.
- Dr. Sam Chand, author, speaker, leadership architect, and change strategist

This amazing story will make you realize what is most important in life. It isn't the cash, the cars, or the house. A father's love will reach deep within your heart as he gives his son the greatest gift he can give--the gift of tough love. The Rancher's Gift brings us a wonderful story of life balance, love, loss, and courage.
- Laurie Calzada, entrepreneur, TV host, author, and international speaker

The Rancher's Gift is a fascinating and compelling tale that is sure to show you a new pathway
to deeper meaning and purpose in your life. Don't miss out on this compelling message.
- Les Parrott, PhD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Good Fight

Our minds are wired for good storytelling, and Dennis Worden and Jeff Dunn are great storytellers! But beyond just being drawn into this terrific narrative, you will find the principles for life and purpose are spilling out of this book. You'll love it, and you'll be so glad you read it!
- Clay Scroggins, lead pastor, North Point Community Church

A must read, you'll find The Rancher's Gift to be a powerful parable full of reminders and revelations that are life changing as you apply its truths.
- Julie Gorman, a John Maxwell certified coach, author, and speaker

Dennis and Jeff do a masterful job of weaving the life of a rancher with powerful illustrations and application into God's timeless truth.
- Boyd Bailey, author of Wisdom Hunters devotionals and founder of Wisdom Hunters, Inc

The Rancher's Gift is very compelling. Couldn't wait to turn the page and learn something more!
- Jennifer Du Plessis, principal and CEO, Kinetic Spark Consulting

If you want to live ON PURPOSE, read The Rancher's Gift! This powerful modern-day parable by Dennis Worden and Jeff Dunn can change your life.
- Tim Enochs, executive coach and New York Times bestselling author of On the Clock

Inspiring and heartwarming, The Rancher's Gift is filled with timeless truths and serves to remind us of the transformative power of relationships.
- Dr. Randy Ross, founder & chief enthusiasm officer of Remarkable! and author of Remarkable!

Intricate and beautifully written, this is a captivating book about the journey of uncovering purpose and maximizing potential.
- Dr. N. Cindy Trimm, international conference speaker, former senator, and bestselling author

Dennis and Jeff have a strong commitment to family, integrity, and investing in the next generation. This book, The Rancher's Gift, takes a refreshing look, through the mentoring of The Rancher, at living on purpose.
- Stan Reiff, Sr. CPA, CGMA, professional practice leader, consultant, CapinCrouse LLP

About the Author

DENNIS WORDEN is known as a motivated, visionary leader who has considerable experience at building strong and loyal collaborative relationships. He is an outstanding communicator in encouraging Christians to press beyond mediocrity and rise to excellence.

During his 24 years in commercial Christian radio, Dennis served as General Manager of three major market stations, KKIM - Albuquerque, KCFO AM/FM - Tulsa, and KKLA - Los Angeles, before becoming Vice President of National Programming for Salem Communications. Dennis is one of only two individuals to have been named twice Broadcast Station Manager of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters.

In 1996 Dennis joined John Maxwell and The INJOY Group as Director of Marketing and then was asked to become the International Director of Partners in Prayer, fulfilling a life time goal of John Maxwell to raise up over one million prayer partners for pastors.

In January 2001, Dennis was named President of The Duncan Group, the most respected sales training company in the mortgage banking industry. In 2004 The Duncan Group purchased INJOY and Maximum Impact from John C. Maxwell. As one of three owners of the Maximum Impact Group, (Injoy, Maximum Impact, The Duncan Group) Dennis sold his interest in April of 2006 to launch Worden Associates and Ignite Advisory Group.

JEFF DUNN lives and works in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has one wife, three children and five grandchildren. He writes books, articles and blogs, and reads everything he can get his hands on.

About this edition

• Publisher: Broadstreet Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1424556481
• ISBN 13: 9781424556489
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160