“….but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect….” (1 Peter 3:15) We believe 8th Mountain Ranchis the answer to many silent prayers of troubled teens and disintegrating families struggling…

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Merry Christmas,From All of Us at 8th Mountain Ranch “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call HimImmanuel” which means, “God with us” (Matthew 1:23)  GOOD NEWS!  God is With US!In this Christmas season of heralding good news, we welcome the opportunity to share specifically how we’ve seen the…

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Expectation positions us to see miracles, big and small. It sharpens our vision and focuses our attention towards God. It liberates us from apprehension that blinds us to the majesty before us. During the quiet sleepy months of winter, our family seeks the Lord for His direction for 8th Mountain’s coming season. This year, the third pillar…

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Why God Isn’t In Control   While God is absolutely in charge, He has no desire to be in control. When God created mankind, He gave the greatest gift possible. He gave us our freedom. Freedom is of the highest value to God. His passion was for a people who were free to choose Him…or…

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Healing Encounter It has been said, “God made the horse from the breath of the wind, the beauty of the earth, and the essence of an angel.” Horses and humans have traveled together since the dawn of time, and have been an integral part of the kingdom of heaven since before time began. These elegant creatures…

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The Christmas story is serenely simple. It defies analysis and silences calculation. It is as simple as the silent dawn, as unbelabored as the bursting rose, as unsophisticated as a child’s cry, as spontaneous as a child’s laughter. When God made His most benevolent gesture of fatherly love, His giving us a Son, He wanted…

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