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 ~ 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...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Perseverance. The Perfect Gift
by Nan Jones I imagined myself as a small child wandering along a mountain trail listening to the melody of the birds. Trees swayed to the rhythm of the wind and drank from the stream that ribboned its way through the natural paradise. All along the creek bank...
Scriptures of Easter ~ A Familiar Veil
by Nan Jones Sitting quietly, I closed my eyes. With unveiled face I called on the Name of Jesus and beheld His glory - not the expected brilliant light and mesmerizing colors that transfuse beyond description. No. I beheld the quiet glory of His love. "If only we...
Scriptures of Easter ~ The World Has Gone After Him!
by Nan Jones "He's coming! He's coming!" Shouts of excitement rang across the Jerusalem countryside. Children ran alongside their parents filling the air with laughter. "There. Over there! Gather the palm branches. We must make a carpet for our King." Palm...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ The Works of God
by Nan Jones The stiff breeze rustled through the treetops. The evergreens swayed in rhythm to the strong bursts of air while, from a distance, it appeared that the oaks and locusts of the forest stood still in their nakedness. It appeared they had no response to the...