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 ~ 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...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ How Can This Be?
SON OF GOD by Michael W. Smith Son of God, pure as light. Lord on high is here tonight, Stepping through this sacred sky. Suddenly our eyes behold, Heavens perfect plan unfold. Son of God. Son of God, love divine. Timeless One, steps in to die. Who could dream...
Scriptures of Christmas ~ Gifts of Worship
The camels plodded along the stoney trail. With every step, dust from the dry and thirsty land blurred the edges of their hooves. The night sky, vast and translucent, held the veil between heaven and earth. Stars, like sequins, glimmered. A silence wrapped the Magi in...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Gaining Christ at Christmas
I snuggled under the woven afghan - the one that reads, "The Lord Is My Peace". (Yes, seriously it says that and I love it.) The den was dark except for the Christmas lights on the tree and the glow of white lights under the snow of our Christmas village. A candle...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ You Belong to Him
I sloshed the dish water with brisk flips of my wrist. Bubbles bubbled. Warm water soothed. The scent of lavender vanilla relaxed the tension infusing my thoughts. As I ran the dishcloth over each plate, my mind wandered through the windowpane, over the grassy...