It’s often said that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. But what if the Lord is the beholder? What if the beauty has been fashioned by His hand like the potter and the
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This Holy Mystery of Jesus’ Love
Blinded by tears, a woman brushed past the men in the room, desperate to reach Jesus. Gasps filled the air. Whispers reflected the scorn on each face. Religious leaders cast their judgment through cold, hard
Read moreBroken Into Life: When a Cold Heart Melts
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Broken. Defeated. A shell of a man. That’s all that’s left of the man I loved for thirty-one years, partnered with in ministry … raised a family. That’s all that’s left.
Read moreA Thrill of Hope Against a River of Weariness
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The stars shone crisp against the black velvet sky. A chill in the air wrapped around me, teasing me with its accompanying shivers, but I didn’t care. I stood mesmerized.
Read moreGod Sustains His Child in The Difficult Season
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Give thanks in all things … all things. Seems counter-intuitive, doesn’t it? I’m learning this truth speaks of surrender — a recognition of the Lordship of Christ, the Sovereignty of God.
Read moreIs Your Faith-Walk Littered With A Dry and Brittle Attitude?
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I stood by the river’s edge. The water was still. Pristine. My reflection looked back at me from the calm surface above the water’s depth. As peace settled upon me, I
Read morePreparation for the Coming Winter (Of the Soul)
by Nan Jones The roar and clanking of the farm tractor echoed across the mountain holler. A patterned grid from the tractor’s path gleamed in the sunlight as it covered the field, following the curve
Read moreCoffee, Rocking Chair, and a Squirrel
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I grabbed a fresh cup of coffee, its hefty aroma calling to me from an ocean of deep thoughts. I stepped out onto my porch. Settling into my rocking chair, I
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