Nonfiction
Thoughts from the High Country
Are you ready to wander–and wonder–in the mountains?
Join award-winning author and self-proclaimed mountain girl Ashlyn McKayla Ohm as she explores the majesty, mystery, and utter miraculousness of the High Country! This collection of lyrical poems, prayers, and contemplations not only celebrates mountains in a geographic sense but also provides an honest yet hopeful perspective on the spiritual terrain through which we all journey. Through stunning original photography and deeply heartfelt writing, you’ll come face to face with the breathtaking glory of not only the mountains but also the High Country to which faith will lead.
What if experiencing God in an amazing new way is as easy as simply stepping outside?
Join outdoors enthusiast and writer Ashlyn McKayla Ohm as she explores the sights and sounds of nature through the lens of God’s Word. Lyrical writing and breathtaking photography blend the secrets of the natural world with the tenets of Scripture. Each weekly devotional uncovers the spiritual lessons woven into creation and highlights today’s relevant topics–the quest for contentment, delight in the daily rhythm, hope when you’re hurting, and much more. You’ll hear the Holy Spirit in the cries of migrating geese, marvel at the mystery of Midsummer, glimpse the call to courage in the first daffodil blooms, celebrate the redemptive message of the changing leaves, and most of all, worship the Great Artist Whose fingerprints adorn every detail of His wonderful world.
Praise for Ashlyn’s Nonfiction
“I have been mesmerized by this beautiful book from the first page. This author has an amazing gift of delicately and perfectly describing everyday miracles and revelations. As an avid lover of nature, my heart is truly warmed by the articulate way in which she shares the incredible presence of God every day in this beautiful world he has given us.”
Reader review of A Year in the Woods
“Why the Mountains Stand is an introspective journey of redemption, brimming with hard-won hope! Amid the hidden truths and the gritty essence of strained familial relationships, Ohm lavishly captures the wild heart of the Canadian Coast Mountains and the brave outdoor enthusiasts who love them. As the lives of four struggling souls overlap, they discover healing for the past, courage to face their fears, and sheer determination to rise up after falling, time and time again.”
Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht, author of The Lies We Live
“Wow! Ashlyn McKayla Ohm can WRITE!!! She captures the wonder of the outdoors. And, in that context, she gives amazing spiritual insight. Her word-pictures are beautiful, and memorable. She teaches truth in a way that is real, and stirring. Love this book!!”
Reader review of A Year in the Woods