By Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor “God goes to those who have time to hear Him. And so on this cloudless night He went to simple shepherds.” ~ Max Lucado The earth lay in a silky blanket
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Changed Lives . . . The Shepherd’s Story
We may not have been an eyewitness to a host of angels or see the baby in the manger, but after meeting Christ we each have our own story of how He changed our lives.
Read moreChatterbox or Cheerleader?
When I was a child, my mom often called me a “chatterbox” or said “who wound you up?” as if I were a toy monkey. Others teased me for my penchant for talking. In my
Read moreEncouragement When Life Has Gone to the Dogs
Life Gone to the Dogs? When life has gone to the dogs, encouragement seems to run off with it. I sure needed encouragement the weekend before my first big speaking event. It was Saturday morning
Read moreThe Shocking Amount of Blessings God Extends to Us
“Blessings!” Lately, I’ve formed a word-habit in my online replies. I throw out the word over and over again. Blessings! Thanks and blessings! I pray blessings over your ministry. Blessings to you and your family!
Read moreThat Incessant Cardinal!
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Of course, the alarm sounded all bright and happy. I promptly reached over and shut it off. Rolling over, a cardinal’s morning song outside my window tried to tempt me towards
Read moreCheerleading on Paper
As a young mother, I heard author and speaker Ann Ortlund talk about cheerleading on paper. She said that when you want to compliment someone, you should write it, contending that we may easily forget
Read moreA King’s Lesson on Giving Thanks
Just as children are taught, the Word of God teaches us, and I for one have learned a new lesson about thanksgiving this year.
Read moreJoint Heirs with Christ
And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:17 NKJV Sometimes an unexpected inheritance from a relative
Read moreA Password? To Enter God’s Presence? Seriously?
Next time you want to praise God and enter into His presence, remember the password. I can assure you that when you understand this truth, you won’t be using the FORGOT PASSWORD? tab. It will be forever in your heart.
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