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Helping hands: Family leaves old lives behind to aid others

CrossFit, horseback riding come together in ministry

From left, Ken, Kelly and Madison Mitchell stand with Solomon, Madison’s horse that the Mitchells use with their nonprofit, Stable Life. - photo by Nick Bowman

09182017 THERAPY 2.jpg — From left, Ken, Kelly and Madison Mitchell stand with Solomon, Madison’s horse that the Mitchells use with their nonprofit, Stable Life. - photo by Nick Bowman

Watching horses walk his pasture under midday sun, Ken Mitchell talked about leaving his job and selling the family home to begin a life of unconventional Christian service.