The alarm buzzed obnoxiously at 3:45 AM. Despite my best efforts to rest, anticipation for the day’s adventure kept me half-awake through the night. With steaming coffee in hand and snacks packed, the three of us stepped into the dark morning where the truck and trailer waited patiently. Today, we set out on a cross-country…

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Romans 1:20 reminds us that God’s invisible attributes are clearly seen in creation. Inspired by this truth, 8th Mountain Ranch believes that all creation has an incredible purpose: to reveal the multifaceted nature of God. Among His creation, the horse stands as one of His most majestic expressions.  We read that the horse possesses thunderous power and dauntless…

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“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” — Ephesians 3:20 In this season of change and new beginnings, we are witnessing firsthand the truth of Ephesians 3:20—God doing far more than we ever could have asked…

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Have you ever noticed a pattern in God’s Kingdom—that something often ends just before something new begins? It’s a divine principle of exchange: we offer Him our ashes, and He gives us beauty; we bring our mourning, and He gives dancing. When it seems like midnight, suddenly—He gives us a new day. At our darkest…

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I want to thank everyone that I’ve had the pleasure to know and to serve over the years, even before I had stepped into the capacity of being the Program Director for 8th Mountain Ranch. Almost 10 years ago, my family founded this beautiful ministry. What started as a step of faith towards the vision the…

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At 8th Mountain, we often talk about the importance of creating experiences that leave a lasting impact. It’s a blessing to see how time spent at the ranch becomes part of someone’s journey with God, shaping them well beyond their time with us. Today, we’re thrilled to share the story of one of our alumni…

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