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 ~ Prepare For Rain
Have you been in a time of waiting? Expecting? Have the moments on your knees turned into hours of weeping as you press into God's faithfulness and run to Him, your strong tower? My husband and I have been in a season of waiting. Wondering. Hoping that our prayers...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Ever Steady. Ever Sure
The sun rose on the frosty morning, apricot ribbons mingling in the lingering navy blue of night. The giant celestial ball steadied itself over the mountain ridges. Clouds passed on a going-to-be-late current, rapidly nodding at the sun as their shades of apricot...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ What Love Is This?
Alabaster crystals cascade from heaven, drifting upon the breath of God. Their presence penetrates the winter bitterness with reminders of beauty - reminders of grace. Harshness becomes soft and easy. Cold becomes a warm embrace. Winter brown becomes glorious white....
Scriptures of Healing ~ Dandelion Seeds
Like the seeds of the dandelion skipping on the wind, the prayers of the people traveled to the Father, creating a "cloud of witnesses" (so to speak) on my behalf. One by one these tiny seeds of faith surrounded His throne carrying a plea for His healing touch. I...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Hope Lives Here
Hope lives in the scraggly branches reaching toward the winter blue sky. Do you see it? Can you sense it? Branches bare. Naked. Vulnerable. Surrounded by a barren earth. Skeletons of life waiting. Knowing. Knowing that come spring, life will begin anew. Yes, hope...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Look Who’s Here!
A rush of wind swept through the treetops like the sound of crashing waves, its power witnessed in the bending of branches and the tousling of remaining leaves. Far below the forest canopy I walked in a broad patch of sunshine without the slightest breeze. In fact, I...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ In His Shadow
"I stand between the years. The Light of My Presence is flung across the year to come - the radiance of the Son of Righteousness. Backward, over the past year, is My Shadow thrown, hiding trouble and sorrow and disappointment." * These words from my devotional-reading...
Scriptures of Encouragment ~ Safe Thus Far
A shaft of sunlight burst through the storm clouds, streaking radiance through the sanctuary window. I felt its warmth move across my shoulder as the congregation stood and lifted voices in song: "Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come;...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ A River of Weariness Meets Joy
The stars shone crisp against the inky sky. A chill in the air wrapped around me, teasing me with its accompanying shivers, but I didn't care. I stood mesmerized. Pulling my hands out of my pockets, I clasped them to my chest, slowly tilted my head back and stared...