Author: Nan Jones

Finding God’s Presence ~ When I Need to SEE God

Finding God’s Presence ~ When I Need to SEE God

Posted by | Jan 24, 2018 | , , |

I often read Psalms when I’m seeking solace or when my emotions are a tangled mess and I can’t make sense of them. Do you? I love David’s honesty with God and I garner much from his imagery as I am a visual learner. Sometimes when life is just plain hard and disappointing it’s hard to understand where God is in the mix — it’s hard to put the spiritual into the physical.

But then there is King David in the Psalms.

He gives me the tangible reality of God’s presence and the explosive passion for His child in need…

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Faith Notes~ Tosin Olabode: Why God? Why Must Daddy Die?

Faith Notes~ Tosin Olabode: Why God? Why Must Daddy Die?

Posted by | Jan 19, 2018 | , , , |

I am delighted to share my guest, Tosin Olabode, with you today on Faith Notes. Tosin lives in Jos, Nigeria where he lives his young life with purpose and on mission for the Lord Jesus Christ. We met a few years ago on twitter and clicked instantly. He calls me Ma a good bit of the time, which I adore.

Tosin Olabode
Tosin is wise beyond his years and shares much wisdom in his first book, Insights, that just released on January 1st. As I prepared for this post I visited Tosin’s facebook page and found this message alongside one of his photos, “Your words of encouragement, your words of inspiration, your motivating speeches… Cant just say it all. When you handle mic, you speak… When you hold pen, you write and I always wish I can just have that you know. But to go by your words, nothing happens by mistake. So there’s a purpose of me meeting you and I thank God I did.”

Now do you  believe me? This young man is very special. I can’t wait for you to meet my friend, Tosin Olabode.

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Finding God’s Presence ~ Wilderness. A Place of Difficulty or Peace?

Finding God’s Presence ~ Wilderness. A Place of Difficulty or Peace?

Posted by | Jan 17, 2018 | , , |

“The wilderness is an unpleasant place, fleshly speaking. We naturally want prosperity, health, and easy going. But the same God who created the garden also created the wilderness. There will be times of trial and pressure. Our faith will be tested. But the God of grace will meet us even in the wilderness. Missionary Amy Carmichael knew this truth: ‘Bare heights of loneliness . . . a wilderness whose burning winds sweep over glowing sands, what are they to HIM? Even there He can refresh us, even there He can renew us'” (GotQuestions.org)

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A Prayer When Grace Feels Out of Reach

A Prayer When Grace Feels Out of Reach

Posted by | Jan 14, 2018 | , , , |

Grace, Lord … Your grace. So undeserved and yet even in my messiest of places Your grace abounds. Your presence comforts me. Your hand provides for me. Your shield protects me. Blessed are You, O Lord.

Help me never take You for granted. Help me walk in awareness of not only Your abiding presence, but awareness of Your constant grace. Let the grace I have received give me courage to stand in the face of my enemies with confidence and bravado.

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