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 ~ 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....
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Splashing in the Puddles
I watched the storm clouds percolate into giant towers. A slate gray veil hovered around the base, but the towers grew whiter and brighter as they ascended into the heavens. Within minutes, the slate gray turned to charcoal and spread like ink over our mountain home....
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ When the Praise Begins to Rise
The air felt sticky. Blazing hot. I rocked on the porch swing trying to cool off. My porch - my swing - seems to be a place I can find solitude with the Lord. As I rocked back and forth, He brought something to my attention: the air was still. Yes, the air was still....
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Instinct
Can you see it? Over there. In the woods. I see a deer bristling with perspiration, mouth open, gasping for air. He's running. Leaping. Battling the fallen trees and thick underbrush. The enemy has been in hot pursuit. The deer lost the predator at the bend in the...
Scriptures of Praise ~ Sandpiper Wings
Shabach (shah-vahch). Praise. I learned something totally amazing today. I can't wait to share it with you. Imagine a stroll along the seashore. Warm sand squishes between your bare toes. A sea breeze whips through your hair, playfully lashing moist, salty air against...