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 ~ 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....
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...