Filled with spiritual insights and stunning landscape photography, this devotional is for those who connect deeply with God through the beauty and splendor of the outdoors.
Listen carefully. Can you hear it?
Evidence of God’s design is everywhere, from a pristine sanctuary of snowy pines to the lilting refrain of a lazy river. From a majestic star scape in a summer’s evening sky to the ancient echo of a painted desert canyon. Throughout nature, revelation is naturally and exquisitely unfolding.
Whatever and wherever your mountain might be, these short devotions will help attune you to that still small voice beckoning you from beyond the wooded path, the windswept clearing, or the creek-side meadow. As you celebrate each season with thoughtful prose, Scripture verses, and captivating imagery, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the One who has made this world His masterpiece.
The introduction to this book immediately captured my heart. "There is something about mountains...They invite us to find God in the untamed places." As a follower of Jesus and avid hiker, this resonates deeply with my soul. Rachel is a gifted writer, crafting essays that bring to life stunning photos taken by her husband, Tom. She escorts the reader to experience mountain vistas while providing opportunities to encounter God without ever leaving home. Each devotion unveils an attribute of God or a shared human experience brought to light by the beauty of Creation. I was reminded of God's magnificence, encouraged by Scripture and validated in thoughts and emotions that continually stir in my heart. This book is a gem. I've given several copies away.
Hard for me not to fall in love with a book illustrated with beautiful photos from my Rocky Mountain childhood, and my Alaska Range adulthood. This book just hit me square on the heartstring. Ridge spoke to me in my language, and her devotions resonated with my soul. This book is full of poignant, but simple reminders, that really made me feel God's presence, and most importantly, inspired me to get off my couch and go spend time with God outdoors. Recalled countless blessed memories of a youth spent hiking Rocky Mountain National park with my Mother. Such a wonderful meditation.
Stunning photography and equally stunning reflections. I kept it in my purse and would read a reflection each time before my many doctors' appointments. I had to start tearing bits and pieces of scrap paper from old receipts as there were so many connection made that I wanted to remember.