Take hope in the knowledge that you are cherished by the One who made you—you are sheltered in the shadow of His wing, close to His heart. It is my prayer that as we get to know one another you, too, will see beyond the veil and will learn to say, “Even so, I walk in the Presence of the Lord”
With joy,
Nan
Finding God’s Presence ~ How Does God Melt a Heart of Stone?
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Busyness. Bedlam. Life moving at full throttle. Even the cars traveling I-40 on that crisp February afternoon mirrored our chaotic lives. Couple this frenzy with a depleted spirit, fragile emotions, and worn-out body and you...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Why Should I Go on a Bear Hunt?
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Like the frigid water tumbling over the polished stones, my thoughts tumbled and gurgled angrily against the obstacles in my mind. Distractions. Financial crisis. Heartbreak induced fibro flares. Real obstacles in a very...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Why Do the Sparrows Sing in Winter?
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The thicket bristled with thorns and brown tangled vines. It was thick. Chaotic in appearance. Lying dormant as its brown cloak waited for the greens of spring. But then I noticed something extraordinary. A small flock of...
Finding God’s Presence ~ When the Lord Rolls Up His Sleeves
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor My dad was a he-man. Strong. Powerful. He took delight in providing for his family and protecting us as only a father can. I can still see him sitting at his desk working hard to solve business problems. He would rear back in...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Consider the Bluebird
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I saw a bluebird today. Its regal blue wings swooped from the treetop to light upon the crest of the snow. Because God has taught me to search for Him in all things and to be aware of His Presence, I stood still. Watched....
Finding God’s Presence ~ Why Would I Fly a Kite in a Snowstorm?
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor "Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height..." The familiar tune played spontaneously through my mind as Blue and I trudged through a foot of snow. "Let's go fly a kite, and send it soaring..." This song was hugely out of...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Could Grace Be Like Snow?
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I stood beneath the shelter of the tree as snowflakes drifted all about me. All around was silence. Stillness. Peace permeated my spirit as I felt blanketed in God's love. His grace is like that, especially when we need...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Have You Ever Heard the Garments of God Brushing Past?
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Repeatedly, this sentence by George Matheson circled through my mind: "God's voice demands the silence of the soul. Only in the quiet of the spirit could Isaac hear the garments of his God brush by him." Isn't that beautiful?...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Did You Get the Memo From Heaven?
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor "The bullet didn't kill President Garfield," he said. "The probing around searching for the bullet time and time again is what caused the president's death." Whoa! I didn't see that memo from heaven coming. That Sunday morning...