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 ~ 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...
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...