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
Think On These Things
"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on...
Why Not Woolen Blankets & A Sling Shot?
"When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold,...
The Lord Has Rolled Up His Sleeves!
"Break forth into joy, sing together, you waste places of Jerusalem! For the Lord has comforted His people, He has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord has made bare His holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our...
Whose Reflection is in Your Eye?
"Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings."(Psalm 17:8)The apple of Your eye...I have always loved this concept. As a young girl, family friends often told me that I was the apple of my Daddy's eye. I didn't fully understand what that...
Pondering the Things of God
"But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart."(Luke 2:19)This verse has intrigued me for a few days now. It is written immediately following the description of the nativity scene: the birth of Jesus in the manger, the heralding angels, the adoring...
They Shall Call His Name Immanuel
"But while he (Joseph) thought about these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth...
Jesus, the Horn of Our Salvation
"Now his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: 'Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people, and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, as He spoke by the mouth...
Calling Upon the Name of the Lord
"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His Name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."(Isaiah 9:6)I love, love, LOVE when the Lord shows me something new....
Rejoicing, Persevering and Prayer
"...rejoicing in hope, patient (persevering) in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;"(Romans 12:12)This verse was spoken by Paul to the Christians in Rome. He was giving them guidelines on Christian behavior, such as loving without hypocrisy, being diligent,...