Finding God’s Presence ~ When Peace Cannot Be Found
I tucked my legs beneath me in the corner of the sofa. Coffee steam rose from my favorite cup...
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Aug 2, 2017 | bible devotions online, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry |
I tucked my legs beneath me in the corner of the sofa. Coffee steam rose from my favorite cup...
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Jul 30, 2017 | bible devotions online, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer, women's ministry |
Thank You for Your abiding presence. I don’t know what I would do without You, Lord. When I am overwhelmed, I find myself clinging to You. When I am afraid, I run to You and find safety. When I have no peace, I remember that You Yourself, are my peace, and You open my eyes to see You.
I know many who are afflicted — who are clinging desperately to the Cross …
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Jul 28, 2017 | Alzheimer's, bible devotions online, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry |
Today’s guest on Faith Notes is a fellow Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas author, Sandra Merville Hart. Sandra is a walking trove of historical facts which comes in handy as she writes award-winning historical fiction. She even offers historical recipes on her website at sandramervillehart.wordpress.com. How fun is that!
Sandra shares about the heartache and helplessness that occurs when a parent has Alzheimer’s. I know many who have suffered this same desperation. I pray that you will find hope, understanding, and encouragement from the words of Sandra’s heart.
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Jul 26, 2017 | bible devotions online, Healing, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry |
The preacher spoke of her act of worship, her gesture of humility. He spoke of her offering to the One she loved — how she fell at His feet much like we fall at the foot of the cross to receive His mercy and grace. As the preacher spoke, I felt my spirit stirring within me. The Lord beckoned me to the altar to give Him that which is of utmost worth to me — my broken heart.
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Jul 23, 2017 | bible devotions online, God's Glory, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer, women's ministry |
Lord, I give You praise, for You alone are worthy of all praise. The heavens and earth declare Your glory — and so do I. You are magnificent. Wonderful. And holy. And still we can come before You boldly to receive mercy and grace in our time of need. We can run to You as a child runs to her father, leaping into his strong arms for safety, comfort or to share a giggle.
How incredible that is!
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