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 Redemption ~ Pursued by His Love
A stiff breeze buffeted her face. Despair tormented her gut. She thrust her head backwards and lifted her eyes towards heaven. A staring contest with God ensued. Stubbornness hardened her heart. Grace melted her soul. A sunbeam broke through the darkened clouds, its...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ The Shadow of His Wing
Are you needing a moment of refreshment today? Well, my goodness, I'm about to spoon-feed you a delicious morsel of Truth. I've taken this straight from the message I'll be presenting in Hickory, NC Saturday morning. Open that sweet little mouth wide 'cause here it...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Master of Breakthroughs
A few years ago David and I went through a very difficult time in ministry. We both struggled to find peace. He had become very despondent and was losing sight of his calling. I knew that he was at risk of becoming very bitter, very hardened. Who am I kidding?...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ I Have Come Because of Your Prayer
Our little country church was considered a community pillar, at least in days gone by. In its heyday, we were told, its walls were bursting with families. Church pews held many people hungrily searching for God. Excitement had filled the halls; the glory of God beamed...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Rising Up From the Ruins
"A song of adoration will rise up from these ruins and I will worship You and give You thanks." These lyrics traipsed through my mind as I strolled along our country road. I needed a few moments alone with Jesus. You know...clear my mind, roll some burdens over on...
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...