Nan Jones, Author at Inspire A Fire

Nan Jones is an author/speaker who uses the words of her heart to assist fellow Christians in discovering the Presence of God in their darkest hour. She has been published in several anthologies as well as the online inspirational sites Christian Devotions, and Inspire a Fire where she is a monthly contributor. She is also a monthly contributor to PW Connections, a blog and forum to encourage pastors' wives. Nan has had the honor of being featured as a guest blogger on several sites. She is thrilled to announce her debut book, The Perils of a Pastor's Wife released June 30, 2015 by Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. This memoir was a 2016 Selah finalist. When Nan isn't writing, she enjoys leading prayer retreats, bible studies or sharing God’s love as keynote speaker for special events. She is becoming known by her brand: "Even so, I walk in the Presence of the Lord" as she teaches her audience to go beyond the veil to find God's Presence. You may visit Nan at her website: www.NanJones.com. Nan has also created a facebook community page, Seeing Beyond The Veil, to provide a place for folks to go and get away from the chaos for a few moments and focus on Jesus through scripture, worship, testimony, and inspirational quotes. For personal communication you may email Nan at nan@nanjones.com The Perils of a Pastor's Wife is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and LPC Bookstore

A Voice as Soft as a Gentle Breeze

March 20, 2020 Nan Jones Fire Starters, hope, inspire a fire, Nan Jones author and speaker

“The voice of the Spirit is as gentle as a zephyr, so gentle that unless you are living in perfect communion with God, you never hear it. The checks of the Spirit come in the most extraordinary gentle way, and if you are not sensitive enough to detect His voice you will quench it, and your personal spiritual life will be impaired. His checks always come as a still small voice, so small that no one but the disciple notices them.” ~ Oswald Chambers

The Color of Love on a Bleak Afternoon

February 21, 2020 Nan Jones Fire Starters, Inspiration, Love

From the corner of my eye I saw a flash of rich, intense sapphire blue. It was an indigo bunting! His gorgeous blue feathers glistened in the sunlight, reflecting the radiance of His Creator.

As I often do, I turned my thoughts toward the Lord while I pondered this marvelous bird … waiting … listening to see if the Lord had a lesson for me.

With the Hope of God Comes Peace of Mind

January 17, 2020 Nan Jones Fire Starters, The Hope of God

Hope lives in the scraggly branches reaching toward the winter blue sky. Skeletons of life waiting. Knowing. Knowing that come spring, life will begin anew.

Out of the Cold Struggle of Darkness Came His Light

December 22, 2019 Nan Jones Christmas, Fire Starters, Inspiration

Night had fallen — in the hearts of men, across the face of the earth.

Out of the cold struggle of darkness came a warm and radiant Light. The embodiment of Almighty God. Immanuel. God with us.

Sometimes God Leads Us Down a Winding Path to a Difficult Place

October 18, 2019 Nan Jones Depression, Faith, Fire Starters

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters.

He leads me in paths of righteousness.

He leads me in the ways of peace.

But sometimes …

Finding Hope in the Clash of Life’s Seasons

September 20, 2019 Nan Jones Fire Starters, hope, Inspiration, inspire a fire

My mind was on hope as the sun rose above the mountain ridge.

The morning dew lay heavy upon the grass, glistening drops of refreshment clinging to each blade. In each tiny globe of moisture, the light of a new day reflected like glitter scattered across the field.

Consider the Ant and the Giant-Slayer

August 16, 2019 Nan Jones Fire Starters, Giant-Slayer

He was so tiny. All six legs moved in synch as his jaws struggled to carry the beetle delicacy across the porch, down the steps, through the dense foliage of an uncut lawn, and into his ant hill where family and friends awaited.

An ant. A tiny, red ant.

I wonder if he realized how outsized he was by the ugly black beetle.

This Is Know

July 19, 2019 Nan Jones America, Faith, Fire Starters

My index finger pressed against the power button. My head plopped back finding comfort in the sofa cushion as I sought a few moments of relaxation.

The TV came to life. Breaking News lit up the screen causing me to sit upright as my jaw dropped in horror. America had suffered another mass shooting. How could this be? How can the darkness of evil be oozing across our land at such a rapid rate? How do we wrap our minds around the terror that is gripping the world?

After the Storm came a Hush and After the Hush Came a Song

June 21, 2019 Nan Jones Fire Starters, praise

Ominous, black-stained clouds crept over the mountain ridge. Trees bowed to the ground under the influence of fierce winds as raindrops like bullets shot from the sky. Long, slender fingers of electricity lit up the darkened heavens. One touched the hill across the street with an explosion of intense light. I screamed and quickly ran from the window as my home shuttered against the thunderous boom.

But just as quickly as the midday became midnight, and gentle breeze became fierce winds, the storm moved on.

Fur Babies Are Family Too ~ Finding God in Your Loss

May 17, 2019 Nan Jones Fire Starters, loss of a pet

Sunday morning we said goodbye to our beloved Blue. It was sudden. No warning. He collapsed and a subsequent exploratory surgery with an emergency vet revealed massive amounts of cancer.

Blue had shown no signs of illness — aging, yes. Slowing down a bit as his muzzle grayed … yes. But he was happy, eating, thrilled by his daily walks … until he collapsed.