We met a man, a true American folk artist who has put his faith in God and Christ for all to see on what he calls Salvation Mountain. About four miles east of the little town of Niland CA, Leonard Knight has built a monument to his faith. Salvation Mountain came about as a result of Leonard's hard landing in a hot air balloon at this desert site in 1986. He decided that God spared him so he would build this as a way of thanking God.

The "mountain" standing some three stories high and 100 feet wide is made from built up earth, straw bales, plaster and covered with donated paint. It is a work in progress. Although 72 years old and with some health problems this is very much a work in progress. It has been recognized all over the world as a true and unique work of art.

We had the chance to visit for a few minutes with Leonard. He is a kind and gentle man who belives deeply in the message he is putting on his mountain. We were blessed to have him in our lives even for such a short time.