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 ~ Beauty in the Season of Rest
The aged apple tree stretched toward the heavens with its thin, finger-like branches. It grew on the forest's edge surrounded by pine, oak, and hemlocks. It grew in spite of its conditions, quite obviously a happenstance, a surprise to its forest shadows. I watched...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ The Joyful Sound of His Presence
"Clang! Clang! Clang!" The Salvation Army worker stood sentinel over his infamous red bucket. The bell in hand wobbled back and forth in graceful rhythm, creating a background for the familiar - a prelude to Christmas. "Thank you, ma'am," he said, his robust voice...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ The Crimson Leaf
The young woman crumpled on the front stoop, devastating loss echoing through her heart. An elderly friend held her as she wept, bringing comfort to her breaking point. The old woman did an odd thing - she handed the young woman a crimson leaf. With the color of...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ The Proverbial Holy Box
There it is, resting on my top shelf - a place of honor. It's wrapped in brilliant gold-leaf speckled with diamond dust. The handle is crusted in sapphires with a smattering of emeralds. Golden cherubim sit quietly upon the corners - after all, this is a holy box -...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Hand to Hand. Heart to Heart
My momma left this earth way too young. She was forty-six. I was twenty. Even though it's been thirty-eight years ago, I easily recall vivid memories of her presence in my life. She made me laugh. She held me when I cried. And, when I was unsure of myself, I...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Burnished Burgundy Velvet
We awoke to a dreary, dismal morning. Rain showers popped in and out, blanketing the earth with layers of mist. Gray was the color of the day - gray skies, gray vistas from our mountain roads, and gray mood. Nothing terrible, mind you. Just gray. I attached Blue's...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ After I Go and Pray
The broom raked across the hardwood floor, scattering breakfast crumbs in its wake. My body went through the motions of daily routine, but my mind was wandering through the stratosphere searching for God. Trials of life were taking their toll. Hope for a secure future...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Contentment Fertilizer
I considered our ancient grapevine as my thoughts drifted through the windowpane. The once supple, green leaves were now brown and crumbly, exposing the tangled tendrils of the vine. As odd as it may seem, I saw contentment. Imagine that. I recognized contentment in...
Sunday Glimpses of God
O Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the earth! Your power astounds me - Your greatness reaches to the highest mountains. I take great comfort in the knowledge that You are my God. Thank You for loving me and for making a way for me to know You. Thank You for your...