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 ~ He Rides the Heavens to Help His Child
"Lord, I'm scared!" I said through the veil of sleep. My body tossed and turned, scrambling the covers into a knotted mess. The Darth Vader-like figure sped towards me on his black stallion. He leaned into the wind and reached down to snatch me. "Jesus." My voice...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ In The Quiet
Imagine the gently sloping mountainside around Jerusalem, the sandy shore along the Sea of Galilee. Now imagine Jesus sitting with His disciples teaching them. Answering their questions. Explaining Kingdom truths. During the quiet times with His inner circle, Jesus...
Scriptures of Purpose ~ With Urgency
Sirens blared. The scanner buzzed with activity. All the focus was on a young man who fell from his canoe into the swollen New River that meanders near our home. I counted three ambulances, four first-responders, and a rescue vehicle with boat attached hastening to...
Scriptures of Peace ~ Sticky Webs of Worry
The spider inched its way up the day-lily stalk. He stopped to rest on a slender green leaf, then, as if jumping off, descended about a foot. Dangling by a silky thread he rode the wave of a breeze and swung right, attaching himself to the neighboring stalk. I rocked...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Will God Find Me Faithful?
Will God find me faithful? I've thought a lot about this lately. My goodness, how many times I've wanted to throw in the towel. It's hard to stand on the front lines of battle. It's hard to focus on the Cross when you're lying face down in the trenches. It's hard....
Scriptures of Spiritual Warfare ~ Whom Shall I Fear?
My heart is very heavy tonight as I write this post. Many precious friends have said to us, "The attack of the enemy is so strong on the two of you. I'm so sorry. I'm praying." Thank the Lord for loving, Godly friends who stand in the gap when the battle is fierce. I...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ A Serenade of Praise
Sweat trickled down my brow, followed the curvature of my face, and hung like a giant teardrop off the tip of my nose. I wiped it away with a crumpled paper towel. The afternoon was a scorcher. I stopped hoeing to sip on ice cold water. My body was screaming for a...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ The Parable of the Squirrel
I grabbed a fresh cup of coffee, it's hefty aroma calling to me from an ocean of deep thoughts. I settled onto the porch swing and tried to relax in the presence of the tall, graceful day lilies swaying rhythmically in the breeze. My spirit was exhausted from waging...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Remain in Anticipation
Lazarus died. He was a beloved friend of Jesus, brother to Mary and Martha, and yet he died. Jesus knew he was sick - the women had sent word to Him. They knew Jesus loved Lazarus and they knew He could heal him. The women didn't doubt Jesus' love or ability to heal....