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
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ A Passage Through the Mountain
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor A mountain loomed ahead - not a mountain of stone, but a mountain of enormous fear and worry. It's face was sheer like granite. Solid. Impassable. Its monstrous size obliterated the sun, leaving the young mother trembling in...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Leave the Chaos Behind
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Flame-colored blooms teemed of glory as they stretched towards the sun. Each long stalk stood strong, determined to reach the heights in spite of the chaos erupting where leaves and stems met the earth. The long, graceful leaves of...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ The Blue Breaking Point
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The sun broke through the canopy of oak and maple trees, sending glorious sunbeams into my heavy thoughts. Blue and I rounded the curve. To my right grew a thick underbrush of tangled honeysuckle and wild Virginia Rose. Fuschia...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ A Flower Bloomed
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor (A Jewish Tale) "Once upon a time there lived a wonderful, giving person who walked to the river everyday carrying a long pole stretched across his broad shoulders. The pole was laden with a bucket hanging from each end. Day after...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Prisms of Great Love
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The treetops whipped in the wind, the blue of summer sky surrendered to a creeping gray - the darkness from clouds obliterating the sun. A storm was on the horizon. The dark clouds sounded the alarm. I watched from the refuge of my...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Waiting For The Sunrise
by Nan Jones Seasons of waiting. Winters of the soul. Where is God during our darkest hours? Photo Credit: commons.wikimedia.org I am learning that God is with us always. Always. When I think He is farthest away, He is actually right there holding me, sheltering me...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Shall We Gather At The River
by Nan Jones The mountain air gave us goosebumps. It was chilly for the first day of June. Overcast skies and occasional mist decided an even chillier river. As the water tumbled over river rock and brushed against grassy banks, the chill couldn't dampen the hearts of...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Daddy, I Love You
by Nan Jones The pitter-patter of tiny feet echoed through the hallway, running gleefully towards his dad. "Daddy! Daddy!" Photo Credit: miriadna.com Daddy sat his briefcase by the door just in time to receive a leaping toddler into his strong arms. Father and son...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Be Still
by Nan Jones I rocked back and forth on the porch swing, the simple rhythm soothing my spirit, refreshing my tired body. I closed my eyes and thought about the Lord. Photo Credit: www.houzz.com You are wonderful, Lord. Your love embraces me with a comforting warmth....








