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 Praise ~ Broken and Spilled Out For Jesus
I stood in the doorway, bowed my head and rested it against the wooden frame. Tears began to flow. My shoulders heaved with the power of emotion rushing the dam of penned up anguish. I honestly felt like I couldn't take anymore - nothing. I stood there in exhaustive...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ A Flaming Arrow
The woman of faith spoke about coming to church early - in the wee hours, long before the congregation arrived. She wanted to be with the Lord. In quiet. In peaceful surround. Then she said something that seared through my spirit like a flaming arrow. She said, "The...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Strong Cords of Faithfulness
Father God, I bring my precious reader before Your throne of grace. Many are the afflictions of Your children. There is job loss, illness, despair, brokenness...all the results of a fallen world. But You, Lord are the Great God. You have not abandoned us to the whims...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Night Song
Blue and I approached the rusty gate at the edge of the meadow. Tall grass swayed in the breath of God. Black-eyed susans winked their hellos. Graceful Queen Ann's lace added their elegance to the rustic surround while an intense magenta and tangerine sky announced...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Kissed By Grace
Blades of emerald grass glistened in the morning dew, kissed by grace, bathed in light. Stalks of chicory bowed and bobbed in the gentle breeze--their blue caps nodding to the One True God. His Presence moved over the meadow. I heard His voice in the song of the...
Scriptures of Hope ~ Secured To His Sovereignty
Grandmother's crazy quilt draped across the foot of the bed. Odd pieces of fabric butted up against one another. Various colors of embroidery floss wove their magic, securing the odd pieces into a masterpiece. And the morning light filtered through the window, oozing...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Been Diffusing Lately?
The "Warm Sugar Cookie" fragrance wafted through my study, ascending from the candle on my desk. Its sweet aroma diffused the musty, stagnant air created from way too much rain in our beloved mountains. I closed my eyes and drifted to a happier place away from the...
Scriptures of Refuge ~ The Secret Place
Restless. Anxious..Aware of His Presence. And oh so thankful for the Secret Place beneath the shadow of His Wings. God has given me a glimpse of understanding the Secret Place. We sing with loud acclaim that He is our hiding place, our refuge, our strong tower...
Scriptures of Praise ~ Let Praise Fill Your Emptiness
On a crisp day in early spring I spent the morning tending to a grapevine that is at least 75 years old. Our farmhouse was built in 1900, so I believe my estimation is pretty close. The base of this vine is the size of a young tree. It's gnarled and twisted. There are...