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
His Enduring Love
"Love never fails."(1 Corinthians 13:8)I learned the most amazing thing about this verse today.The Greek word for "fails" is ekpipto (ek-pip-to) which means to "fall off". Several commentaries referred to the idea of falling flower petals.Think about it.A flower is...
As Sure As The Sunrise
"I remember it all - oh, how well I remember - the feeling of hitting the bottom. But there's one other thing I remember, and remembering, I keep a grip on hope: GOD's loyal love couldn't have run out, His merciful love couldn't have dried up. They're new every...
Deliberately Hurl It
"Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."(1 Peter 5:7)This is one of those go-to verses when we feel overwhelmed, isn't it? I looked into it a little farther and I think you'll like what I found.The Amplified Study Bible reads like this, "Casting the...
When God Comes Calling
"So Moses went and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said to him, 'Please let me go and return to my brethren who are in Egypt, and see whether they are still alive.' And Jethro said to Moses, 'Go in peace.'"(Exodus 4:18)I had an "aha" moment this morning as I...
And Especially Peter
"Now go and tell His disciples, and especially Peter, that He will go ahead of you to Galilee. You will see Him there, just as He told you."(Mark 16:7, Contemporary English Version)And especially Peter.The Gospel of Mark offers us an extraordinary example of God's...
She Knew His Voice
"And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were afraid. But he said to them, 'Do not be afraid, You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid...
Shocked and Amazed
"My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, and from the words of My groaning? O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; and in the night season, and am not silent."But You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel. Our...
The Lion of Judah
"Thousands upon thousands are waiting in the valley of decision. There the day of the Lord will soon arrive. The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine. The Lord's voice will roar from Zion and thunder from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the...
God is the Strength of My Heart
"Whom have I in heaven but You? And I have no delight or desire on earth besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the Rock and firm strength of my heart and my Portion forever."(Psalm 73:25,26, Amplified Study Bible)Child, God the Father is reaching out...