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 ~ 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...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ The Parable of the Pine Needles
Rusty gold pine needles carpeted the winding mountain road. The gusts of wind from an approaching cold front came strong and sure, buffeting the needles, sending them swirling into the underbrush where they settled for a cold winter's rest. I felt the nudging of the...
Scriptures of Hope ~ Captivity
The walls of the pit were sheer with nothing to cling to. The few stray roots snaking out of the clay broke off into my hand when I grabbed them in my desperation to escape. Night was closing in as hope seeped from my heart like the underground spring feeding the clay...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ A Quiet Glory
One thing is for certain: life goes on. Moments become hours, then days, months, years. The mundane hits smack dab in the middle of exhilaration, sorrow dares to consume our joy, fear debilitates our peace. The rhythm continues and the cycle spins on. All because the...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Magnificent, Holy Love
His shoulders sagged, bent from months of distress and worry. The light in his eyes grew dim. Silence became his new language. And depression born of unemployment, rejection, and outright despair consumed him. Friends prayed. Family prayed. Yet, door knocks remained...