When the Coronavirus and God’s Shield Collide
I closed my eyes against the forceful fears of the Coronavirus and spoke quietly, “Jesus… Jesus…”
There really is something about that Name.
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Mar 18, 2020 | beyond the veil, bible devotions online, Coronavirus, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker |
I closed my eyes against the forceful fears of the Coronavirus and spoke quietly, “Jesus… Jesus…”
There really is something about that Name.
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Mar 15, 2020 | beyond the veil, bible devotions online, depression, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer |
Lord, my soul longs for Your touch, for Your presence — Your light in my shadows of suffering.
You are well acquainted with suffering and for that I am thankful. I’m thankful because You understand my heart. My suffering pales in comparison to others, and yet my spirit is troubled and I lack peace.
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Mar 11, 2020 | beyond the veil, bible devotions online, depression, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker |
Oyster gray was the color of that March afternoon — the sky, my thoughts, and my heart. It was as though dullness permeated everything about me and all that lay within me.
I felt separated from God.
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Mar 8, 2020 | beyond the veil, bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer |
Lord, how can it be that You love me so much? How can it be that You know all that concerns me and You delight in meeting my needs? I trust You, Lord. Really, I do. Help me cast my burdens on You.
They are too much for me to carry.
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Mar 4, 2020 | beyond the veil, bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, grace, Nan Jones author and speaker |
I rounded the curve along the meadow’s edge, pressing into the blustery breeze. Dark clouds hovered overhead as treetops swayed to the rhythm of the wind.
Rain was coming.
I pulled the collar of my jacket a little tighter.
Sometimes a girl just has to press in, keep one foot stepping in front of the other, and move forward.
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