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 ~ Never Alone
I snuggled beneath a quilt and watched the dawning light. Billowing clouds raced like stallions across the heavens, opening windows to a teal blue sky. Dusty rose of morning mixed with teal and frosted the base of the clouds with bronze. Stunning. The bronze...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Icy Staccoto Notes
Our temps climbed into the forties today drawing my attention to something absolutely beautiful. Something to ponder. For days arctic air had overspread our mountains. Wisps of breath, suddenly visible in the bitter cold, fogged glasses and created miniature icicles...
How Can I Find God? Sunday Glimpses
Father God, Your tender mercies warm my heart with feelings of security and love. Thank You. Thank You for Your unfailing love. Open the eyes of our hearts to see the image of You holding us to Your breast, near to Your heart, cradled in blissful joy and comfort. In...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Those Glorious Salt Trucks
I heard the rumble of the engine long before the truck moved slowly in front of our house. Scraping sounds. Swishing sounds. Sounds of purpose and assistance. Crumbled rocks of salt, mounded high for all to see, funneled through the sifter and spread over the icy...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ A Blue Exclamation Point
A flash of blue grabbed my attention. My eyes followed the indigo blur to the top of charcoal-colored branches, skeletons against the winter gray sky. It was a bluebird, of all things. Yes! In the dead of winter a bluebird graced me with his presence along my...
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...