Thomas Trock
Mountain Cathedrals: The Outdoors From a Different Perspective
Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close. Psalm 27:10 NLT A few days ago my next door neighbor called me over to his yard. At the edge of his garden lay the above pictured fawn, curled up in a ball and trying to look invisible. I took a few pictures from a distance, then both my neighbor and I left the area. One time I came upon a spotted elk calf lying in a field. I was walking with a couple other employees of the Fish and Game Department. Had we …
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Star the Wonderdog and I were recently hiking in an area new to us. It’s a tract of land not too far from our home. In the few times we’ve explored it, we’ve seen sign from deer, elk, moose, bear, wolf, and cougar. The area has had some extensive human activity, but there are still large pockets of semi-wild country within its borders. …
On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.” John 7:37-39 I’ve often been amazed at how life thrives around water. Even if it’s not much water, just a little seems to draw a …
For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. Colossians 1:16 Hiking in the Rockies, especially when setting off cross-country, can yield some interesting discoveries. Obviously, if in a high-use people area, it’s best to stay on the man-made trails. That reduces erosion and allows for people passing by to experience more fully the surrounding magnificence of creation. Fortunately, for those like me who desire some solitude, there are still places …
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1 NIV Sometimes when I can drag myself out of a warm sleeping bag to view the coming day, the rewards are many. On this chilly September morning in the Rockies, the clouds swirled overhead for a brilliant display of creativity. I knew my camera wouldn’t be able to fully capture the experience, but I tried anyway. At least for a little while. Mostly I just worshipped. I would have found it difficult not to. To think that the God of …
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 I’ve hiked this canyon a few dozen times over the years, but on this chilly morning I never saw it look quite like this. Wind swirled around us and tried to strip away what warmth we had. I drew my fingers back into fists inside my gloves to keep them from going numb. I’d thought I’d had a good alternative plan before we left the house this morning. I figured that if it …
