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 ~ Tracing the Imprints
The dawn burst with its myriad of glorious colors, spreading liquid gold like frosting over the earth. Dew drops glistened on the primrose. A bluebird swooped to the resting place of a lichen-draped limb on the old apple tree. She serenaded the morning...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ In The Twilight Hours
A shaft of light broke through the darkened canopy of dusk. It streamed through shades of gray, radiating from the secret places of God. In the twilight hours - that odd place between clarity of day and fear of night - the light tugged at my heart strings. I...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ You’re Always Enough For Me
Life in a fallen world. It's tough, isn't it? Some days I feel as though I can barely breathe, but you know what? David and I have built our lives upon the Rock. Our Lord is the constant when all else crumbles around us. He is holding us close. He is in this fire with...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ My Fortress and My Shield
I hit the fallow ground hard with the hoe. Dirt sprang up with every blow. Weeds surrendered to my hand. And I watered the earth with my tears. Unimaginable anguish gripped me. Life has been coming at us so hard lately. Not only us, but those that we love....
Scriptures of Finding God ~ As A Bird In A Nest
"Wait upon Me. Let your life be as a deep, quiet pool. Let your heart rest in My hand as a bird in a nest. Let your eye be still. Let your hands be free. For then I shall fill...
Scriptures of Provision ~ Are You A Gatherer?
The sun rose with its morning glory. Reflections of pure light glistened in the dew drops resting heavy on rocky soil. The children of God stirred within their tents. I can see them rubbing their eyes, stretching their bodies, stiff from sleep. Stomachs growled with...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ It Is Enough!
I spoke with a new friend last night - a Godly woman, a builder of God's Kingdom, a servant in His Church. She's broken. Tired. Overwhelmed by life's hardships. My heart ached as she shared her story, for you see, I've been there. Chances are you've been there, too....
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Do Your Enemies Ride Old Nags?
I'm learning to rest in God. I mean, literally. Rest. Relax my tense shoulders and smile as I look into His face. Rest. Not looking to the left or right. Not looking to the past or future. But rest. Rest in the moment knowing the Sovereign Lord is with me. Right then....
Scriptures of Purpose ~ Step Out of the Wilderness
I began the morning washing dishes when unexpectedly, tears filled my eyes. "Jesus. Jesus," I moaned. The tears fell in a tidal motion, ebbing and flowing with the pain of endless days of despair and disappointment. I quickly dried my hands and fell to my knees with...