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 ~ Light In A Dark Cloud
The wind kicked up fallen leaves swirling them into tiny whirlwinds. A thunderhead began churning on the horizon. As the massive clouds streamed overhead, the sun became obscured. I rocked on my porch and watched darkness settle on the mountainside. Just that morning...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Grace Set On Fire
"We'll contact you next week to set up the second interview," she said. "Thank you so much. I look forward to hearing from you," he said. He pulled on the heavy glass door and walked with a spring of hope in his step. That was two weeks ago. After more than two...
Scriptures of Hope ~ When the Iron Bolt Slides Shut
Prison walls etched out a small space in my mind's eye. Chains clanged in the distance. The smooth glide of my cell door's iron bolt ended abruptly as it secured the lock. Mocking laughter from my enemy screeched from the dark corners of the prison hall. I tossed and...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Dirt Therapy
Disappointment draped the air like dusty cobwebs. Ugly. Dirty. Needing to be cleaned up. But wasn't my pity-party justified? Well, yeah! I mean, I could justify it just fine, thank you very much. But what did God have to say about it? After I sobbed (did I...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Cooperation + Authority = Joy
Blue and I trudged up the gently sloping hill along our country road. His muscular body tugged at his leash. My arm stretched out in response to his strong will. He was dead-set on getting ahead of me. I exerted my authority and pulled him back. But the great...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Small Potatoes?
Our son called. His voice brimmed with wonder as he relayed the faithfulness of God. After a period of unemployment, he has secured a job that requires three weeks of job training in Charlotte. Charlotte is over two hours away. One way. Every day. For three weeks....
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ My Determined Purpose
"[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way...
Scriptures of Easter ~ When Only A Sister Will Do
I fought back tears as I talked with the insurance agent. She was very kind. My tears didn't reflect our conversation. My tears reflected my raw emotional day. Extreme juggling of finances is very stressful. Fear of dropping a ball - a bill - torments me day in and...
Scriptures of Easter ~ Swirling Dust
Wholly God. Wholly Man. Holy God. Holy Man. The dust swirled about their feet and spiraled upward as the unseen tempest began to roar. It was a tempest of the heart - a gut-wrenching revelation that would change the world. Ah, but they mocked and cackled and cast...