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 ~ Need a Good Laugh?
I'm in need of some laughter. How about you? There is something about a good ol' belly laugh that makes everything seem better. Not the dignified ha-has. I'm talking about the rolling in the floor, tear-dripping, face-hurtin' guffaws that affects everyone in its path....
Scriptures of Israel ~ Shalom Jerusalem
I'm not quite sure why, but I feel led to share my heart with you concerning Israel. Anyone that knows me, knows that I love Israel and my Jewish brothers and sisters - I have for many years. As I study the Scriptures, I find Jesus throughout the Old Testament. I know...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Too Much Static?
Scratchy static popped over the air waves. Garbled voices was all I could recognize as I wriggled and jiggled the radio dial. Just moments before, I was belting out "10,000 Reasons" with Matt Redman and then I hit a pothole along the dirt road by the river. The...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ A Peaceful Little Guy
The frosty morning sent a chill through me as I walked Blue. The shadows along our country road seemed especially long. They reminded me of the shadows creeping over my spirit as I dwelt on thoughts of unemployment and thoughts of friends wrestling with their own...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Through the Watches of the Night
This has been a tough few days, not only for me, but for many of my friends and family. Tuesday's post was all about finding God's peace. I featured a powerful music video by Kristyn Getty titled Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer. I have listened to this over and over. The...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Peace Can Be Yours
"The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." ~ Numbers 6:24-26, NKJV PEACE. Shalom. The Lord will give you peace...completeness,...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ So How Do I Rest In God?
My stomach literally churned as I contemplated the things pulling me in so many different directions. How could I possibly take care of everything? How could I possibly take care of them well? Anxiety began to build. Those irritating little demons screamed, "Failure!...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ As Sure as the Sunrise
Has God ever made you aware of your rebellion towards Him? It's not a pretty picture, is it? Many times I have wandered out from beneath the shadow of His wing because I chose to slosh around in a pool of sorrow and frustration. Yes, I chose to take matters into my...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Beauty for Ashes
"Not only does the Lord want to turn your walls into bridges, but as He promises in His Word, He also wants to give you beauty for ashes." And thus began another chapter in Joyce Meyer's fabulous book, Beauty for Ashes*. I read this chapter a few weeks ago, but I...