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Finding God’s Presence ~ When Discouragement Fights the Wind

by Nan Jones | Nov 28, 2018 | bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry | 0 |

Just took a brisk walk with Blue up to the meadow and back. It’s bitter cold outside today. Wind howling. Millions of tiny snowflakes swirling.

Discouragement tried to take over my thoughts the past few days. It showed in my hunched-over shoulders as I pressed into the wind.

A loved one is very sick. Finances, in the natural, will never be able to stretch enough to cover Christmas, a Christmas wedding, and medical expenses. (Even though I know that I know God has never failed us, sometimes the flesh kicks in with worry.)

And my daughter’s healing from knee surgery seems to be going backwards for some reason …

Finding God’s Presence ~ A Thankful Heart Leads the Way When We Need Him Most

by Nan Jones | Nov 21, 2018 | bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry | 1 |

I’m learning a lot about thanksgiving — maintaining a thankful heart in spite of very difficult circumstances, understanding the importance of a thankful heart, recognizing how a thankful heart is a gift and tool from the Lord to lift us above the difficult places.

This type of thanksgiving runs deep through our veins bringing life to our weary bones.

It swaddles me at night when I close my eyes for much needed sleep and say, “Thank You, Lord. It is well with my soul.”

And mean it.

A Prayer When You Need to be Quieted by His Love

by Nan Jones | Nov 18, 2018 | bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry | 0 |

Lord, I’m restless and worn — weary from the journey. But, You O Lord, are faithful. You are with me and in me. You are for me.

I am not alone.

Quiet me with Your love.

Finding God’s Presence ~ When God Breaks Through the Canopy of Shadows Surrounding Me

by Nan Jones | Nov 14, 2018 | bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry | 8 |

The aged apple tree stretched toward the heavens with its thin, finger-like branches. It grew on the forest’s edge surrounded by pine, oak and hemlocks.

It grew in spite of its conditions, quite obviously a happenstance, a surprise to its forest shadows.

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I watched this tree throughout the seasons — its burst of fresh green in the spring, blossoms like delicate voile against the rough and aged bark. Summer delivered apples red embellishing the forest’s edge with ornamental color and fed the deer grazing below.

And now, as autumn has its last hoorah before winter’s chill, my eye saw something new …

Finding God’s Presence ~ Where is God When Days Are Long and Nights Are Longer Still

by Nan Jones | Nov 7, 2018 | bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry | 0 |

The days had been long. The nights even longer. Deep in my spirit I heard His delicate whisper calling me to come, to be still and remember that He is God.

My heart longed for peace.

My body, weary from a fibromyalgia flare, yearned for strength and energy.

I sat beneath the soft lamplight in the stillness of morning, my Bible in hand. Flipping through its worn pages I found myself drawn to the Psalms. Oh my goodness! What comfort we find in these words of David — his authentic faith wrought with fiery trials, yet proclaiming the faithful promises of God.

Finding God’s Presence ~ Where is God in Floodwaters of Biblical Proportion?

by Nan Jones | Aug 30, 2017 | bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, Houston Flood, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry | 0 |

Muddy, toxic water rising. Swirling. Destroying everything in its path. Floodwaters consuming Houston and surrounding areas — floodwaters of biblical proportions.

As tragic as this is, the Spirit of God is making Himself known.

Finding God’s Presence ~ A Prayer for Peace When Clinging Desperately to the Cross

by Nan Jones | Aug 27, 2017 | bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, peace, prayer, women's ministry | 0 |

Lord, You are God of the whole earth, the Holy One of Israel. You have provided for us a covenant of peace — perpetual. Never-ending. Never-waivering. Always available for Your child.

Thank You for Your perfect peace that manifests so beautifully in the midst of life’s perfect storms — those times we cling desperately to the Cross. Unemployment. Broken relationships. Prodigal children. Terminal illness. Tragedies. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but You have promised to deliver us out of them all.

Faith Notes ~ Karen Friday: Finding Hope When Darkness Consumes

by Nan Jones | Aug 25, 2017 | bible devotions online, Faith Notes, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry | 11 |

Today’s guest on Faith Notes is a dear friend, Karen Friday, affectionately known as Karen Girl Friday. We met on Twitter a few years ago because she is a pastor’s wife and, well … I wrote a book for pastors’ wives. As it turned out Karen is also a writer and speaker, just like me. She has a precious, beautiful spirit fully dedicated to her Lord and delights in sharing hope with others. Be sure to read all the way through — Karen is offering a giveaway for those who subscribe to her blog. I’m sure her testimony will encourage you as it has me, because we are all on this journey of faith together.

Finding God’s Presence ~ Eclipse. When God Commanded the Earth to Be Still

by Nan Jones | Aug 23, 2017 | 2017 Eclipse, bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry | 4 |

We gathered on the front steps, anticipation filling the air. The peak of the total eclipse was only minutes away — the awe of this historical moment quieted each of us with amazement. The moon’s shadow moved slowly over the ridge covering the afternoon with darkness.

A holy hush fell over our mountain — stillness like I’ve never known before. Ominous. Commanding. A stillness that permeated the heart and soul and mind.

Finding God’s Presence ~ When Tiny Black Globes Stare Directly Into Mine

by Nan Jones | Aug 16, 2017 | bible devotions online, Finding God's Presence, God's Love, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry | 0 |

It’s said that the eyes are the window to our souls, and though I could not see into his eyes, I had the overwhelming feeling that those tiny black globes were staring directly into mine. Searching. Questioning.

He just hovered there, bobbing up and down, left and right. I gripped my coffee cup and dared not move lest the hummingbird became frightened and darted away from the window. #FindingGodsPresence

Finding God’s Presence ~ When Peace Cannot Be Found

by Nan Jones | Aug 2, 2017 | bible devotions online, Nan Jones author and speaker, women's ministry | 4 |

I tucked my legs beneath me in the corner of the sofa. Coffee steam rose from my favorite cup...

Finding God’s Presence ~ A Prayer When You’re Clinging to The Cross

by Nan Jones | Jul 30, 2017 | bible devotions online, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer, women's ministry | 0 |

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 …

Category: women’s ministry

Finding God’s Presence ~ When Discouragement Fights the Wind

Finding God’s Presence ~ A Thankful Heart Leads the Way When We Need Him Most

A Prayer When You Need to be Quieted by His Love

Finding God’s Presence ~ When God Breaks Through the Canopy of Shadows Surrounding Me

Finding God’s Presence ~ Where is God When Days Are Long and Nights Are Longer Still

Finding God’s Presence ~ Where is God in Floodwaters of Biblical Proportion?

Finding God’s Presence ~ A Prayer for Peace When Clinging Desperately to the Cross

Faith Notes ~ Karen Friday: Finding Hope When Darkness Consumes

Finding God’s Presence ~ Eclipse. When God Commanded the Earth to Be Still

Finding God’s Presence ~ When Tiny Black Globes Stare Directly Into Mine

Finding God’s Presence ~ When Peace Cannot Be Found

Finding God’s Presence ~ A Prayer When You’re Clinging to The Cross

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