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 ~ 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...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Liquid Grace
Baptist Hospital beckoned through the rear view mirror, calling to my heart left behind in room 6 of the CCU. Our friend and deacon lay dying, finally surrendering to the ravages of bone cancer. It was so hard to let him go. As we drove down the highway, approaching...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Sapphire Blue
My precious readers, today I'm posting an earlier Morning Glory that seemed to resonate with many of you. I pray that it will cause your wellspring of hope to overflow as you find the Lord in your midst. Sweet blessings to each of you. The glorious leaves of...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Either I’m God Or I’m Not
My mind swirled in a hundred different directions. Anxiety over unemployment melted my strength over and over. The battle was fierce and the battle was daily. Still is. As are the God-moments - the lessons in grace. Today I ventured to the grocery store. Mind you, a...
Scriptures of Peace ~ Peace Stood
Elisha's servant stretched in the soft morning light. He rubbed his eyes, grabbed his cloak and stepped out into the chilly dawn. In the distance a horse neighed. Then another. He heard the clank of metal and turned abruptly towards the sounds. His eyes bugged out at...