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 ~ Listen to the Silence
by Nan Jones The gnarled vine, thick as a young tree, ribboned its way to the trellis. Disease was showing in some of the broken places. Grapes born in previous years had cluttered the vine and then died before reaching maturity. The fruit was inedible. Lots of leaves...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Where Love Grows
by Nan Jones Pops of canary yellow scattered across the yard. The dandelions were random in location, cheerful in demeanor. Just over the knoll an older dandelion sprouted a tall stalk topped by a globe of wispy, white seeds. Photo Credit: wildblessings.com A breeze...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Who Is This King of Glory?
by Nan Jones I coasted down the steep slope of Chestnut Hill Road. Wind whipped through the open windows and tousled my hair, cooling my sweating brow. The sky blanketed the earth in periwinkle blue, cradling the birds that zipped from tree to tree...a perfect spring...
SCriptures of Encouragement ~ Sticky Threads
by Nan Jones The moth fluttered against the screen, frantic motion taking her nowhere. The trap had been set with keen precision. The spider hid in the shadow of a crevice waiting to make its move. And move, it did. Spindly legs raced across sticky spokes of web. He...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Enduring Faith
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor 1872. Anson D. F. Randolph & Co. THE SHADOW OF THE ROCK. I found this small book of poetry in an antique store several years ago. It's been a long time since I've opened it, unfortunately, because although diminutive in...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Liquid Deception
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Booze was Sam's* best friend. It cuddled him when life hurt too much. The liquid deception calmed him when fears raced like a freight train through his mind. But Booze betrayed Sam and took a toll on his body. Photo Credit:...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Who Would Dare?
by Nan Jones An exhortation from the Lord for those of us who need to be reminded just how great our God is. He is amazing, yes? And compassionate. Merciful. Mighty. And very, very faithful to His children. Photo Credit: www.desktopaper.com Psalm 91 (Complete Jewish...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Dehydrated Heart
Moonlight streaked through my bedroom window. I rolled over for the umpteenth time, fluffing my pillow and adjusting the covers...anything to get comfortable. But sleep eluded me. My mind was restless. Wandering. Traversing to places that would only cause more worry....
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ When Storm Clouds Rise
by Nan Jones Some of my greatest lessons have occurred while hunkering down beneath the shadow of God's wing - that place of refuge reserved for His children, that place I run to when the storm clouds rise. Photo Credit: frankkish.typepad,com David learned the...