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When Sweet Memories Crash

June 17, 2016 Nan Jones Fire Starters, Marriage, Relationships, Single again, Testimony, Who Am I?

I sat twirling my wedding band in the still of the morning. Sweet memories rose on waves of tears crashing against my new normal — a normal defined by the talons of adultery. My husband

Are You in a Life Storm?

May 20, 2016 Nan Jones Faith, Fire Starters, Testimony, Who Am I?

by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The dark ominous clouds billowed along the crest of the mountain ridge. I watched from the sanctuary of my front porch, eager to see the progression of the storm, eager to

Silken Fingers Wrapped Around Mine

April 22, 2016 Nan Jones Faith, Fire Starters, Prayer, Relationships, Who Am I?

by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I cradled my infant daughter close to my breast, her silken fingers wrapped around mine. I felt each breath as her tiny chest rose and fell, filling me with wonder at

A Contemporary Parable: A Dog Named Marley

February 19, 2016 Nan Jones Faith, Fire Starters, Missions, Relationships, Testimony

I sat in my comfy rocking chair, coffee on the side table, bible in hand. The Lord had been teaching me to sit quietly before Him. Listening. Waiting. Resting in the knowledge that I am

Thankfulness in the Mundane Leads to Rest in the Sublime

November 20, 2015 Nan Jones discipleship, Faith, Fire Starters, Inspiration

Thankfulness, for the child of God, doesn’t come from a place of circumstances – it comes from a place of sheer trust. Sincere thankfulness is rooted in a deep knowledge of the God in whom

New Creation by Nan Jones

February 6, 2014 Vonda Skelton Blog, Inspiration

Alabaster crystals cascade from heaven, drifting upon the breath of God. Their presence penetrates the winter bitterness with reminders of beauty –