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 ~ His Peace is Hovering
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace (the peace of His kingdom) at all times and in all ways, under all circumstances and conditions, whatever comes. The Lord be with you all." ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Amplified Study Bible The following...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ By Faith
"By faith, we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. "By faith, Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away....
Scriptures of Holiness ~ The Lord of Everything
"And there shall be stability in your times, and abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the reverent fear and worship of the Lord is your treasure and His. " ~ Isaiah 33:6, Amplified Study Bible The kids skipped along the rocky path that meandered through the...
Scriptures of Comfort ~ His Song in the Night
"The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me - A prayer to the God of my life." ~ Psalm 42:8, NJKV I have been drawn to this scripture all day. Seeking understanding. Praying for wisdom. Grasping...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ This Rose Will Endure
"He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young." ~Isaiah 40:11, NKJV The sweet fragrance of the crimson rose consumed me. I closed my eyes and rested in its beauty,...
Scriptures of Holiness ~ I Am
"And God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM...'" ~ Exodus 3:14, NKJV I learned something new this weekend. It involves a coy fish. Did you know (drumroll, please) that if you put a coy fish in a fishbowl it will grow to about 2" in length, but, if you put that same...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Blessings Like Raindrops
"Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. " ~ Micah 7:7, NKJV The windshield wipers swished from side to side, splashing the rain that imitated the tears bathing my cheeks. Charcoal-colored clouds hung low,...
Scriptures of Comfort ~ Winter’s Song
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." ~ John 15:5, NKJV Our ancient grapevine is a tangled mess - a brown tapestry of woven branches clinging to the original vine the size of a...
Scriptures of Encouragement ~ Renew Me
"Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to them, 'Come aside by yourselves to a solitary place and rest a while.'" ~ Mark 6:30,31 A.J. Russell's, God Calling, is a devotional that has...