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 ~ Winds of Change
The election rocked my world. Terminal illness of a loved one has us on a roller-coaster of emotions. Our adult children sift through difficult days. Uncertainty in the job market creates doubt and fear. Health issues slow me down, creating frustration. The winds of...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone
"I will love You, O Lord, my strength. "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. "I will call upon the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ An AHA Moment!
God gave me an AHA moment in Sunday School this past week. Let's look at Judges 6:11-13. "Now the Angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth tree which was in Ophrah...while his son Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the...
Scriptures of Spiritual Warfare ~ Face to Face With the Adversary
The spinning blue strobe lights broke through the calm of the morning. A hastened siren blurted out one solid yowl, just enough to let the driver know she had one choice, and that was to pull over. "Pull over?" she said to no one in particular. "That's all I need! I...
Scriptures of Comfort ~ The Soothing Touch of God
My eyes were swollen from crying. Satan's oppression was fierce, piercing my heart with tremors of fear and defeat. Honestly, at times I could scarcely breathe. It was horrible. As I lay on the couch, I kept calling on the Name of Jesus. I pictured Him as my strong...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ In Your Unrest, Behold My Calm
"O soul, are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see? There's light for a look at the Savior, And life more abundant and free! "Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ The Fierce Love of the Father
The young woman crumpled to her knees before the cross - its shadow draping her pain and permeating the empty sanctuary with its presence. Her shoulders heaved with sorrow. Fear and anguish rattled her brain with thoughts of the unthinkable. Her hopes were...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Breathe on Me, Breath of God
I rocked on the front porch surrounded by the crisp air of dusk. Leaves of gold and crimson danced in the gentle breeze. A songbird sang a melody of praise as, together, we watched the sky dissolve into shades of magenta. I sensed God's sweet Presence. I settled back...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ His Grace Will Amaze You
Several years ago I stood at the choir door waiting to enter the choir loft. The sanctuary was animated with sounds of happiness and greetings. Our church was alive with the Spirit of God and His goodness. Let's just say, the enemy wasn't too pleased. My place in the...