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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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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Our Beginning Point Our country is bursting with “Animal Therapy” programs because they are such a life-giving tool for changing people’s lives. By calculated design, our Creator intended woundedness, devastation and destruction in ALL living entities to respond to healing and restoration. Thus, when working with broken and wounded horses, a huge amount of mileage can…

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Jonathon’s Beginning The delicious and adventurous days were filled with delight for this innocent colt as he frolicked with his herd of young children. Gentle and kind, he patiently endured their bumbling skills while feasting on their giggles and joy.  He thrived on their adoration and love, bowing his giant head low to sniff their candy…

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