I love getting out into the far reaches of God's creation. Alone, surrounded by vast mountains, I find that my mind is cleared and I'm able to focus on prayer and meditation. Today I want to encourage you to try it! Take your Bible or some good sermons—there's no news of shootings, abortions, or general chaos. Here are some quotes that I often recall as I ramble:

"In the wilderness man learns to have faith in his Creator." — Finis Mitchell, "Wind River Trails," pg 71
"After He had dismissed them, Jesus went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray. Later that night, He was there alone." (Mt 14:23)

"For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse." (Romans 1:20)