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 ~ 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...
Scriptures of Comfort ~ His Secret Place
"Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men! You shall hide them in the secret place of Your Presence from the plots of man; You shall keep them...
Scriptures of Endurance ~ Passionate Patience
"Because you kept My Word in passionate patience, I'll keep you safe in the time of testing that will be here soon, and all over the earth, every man, woman, and child put to the test. I'm on my way; I'll be there soon. Keep a tight grip on what you have so no one...
Scriptures of Faith ~ You Are My Hiding Place
"You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance." ~ Psalm 32:7, NKJV Screeching tires screamed in my ears; burning rubber stung my nostrils. Like a slow motion video, the eighteen-wheeler careened sideways...
Scriptures of Hope ~ I Will Awaken the Dawn
"My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise. Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn." ~ Psalm 57:7,8, NKJVMy heart is overflowing. There is so much in these verses that speak life - that teach Truth. My mind...