Author Archives: nancyhamiltonsturm

Abide

I don’t know about you, but it’s my independence that can keep me from a closer relationship with God. Thinking “I can do this” rather than yielding to God, can distance me from him. And isn’t my “I can do this” attitude really a sin of pride?Good Thursday morning. May you always abide with ourContinue reading “Abide”

In the Palm of Your Hand

Softer than a breeze rustling the cottonwood trees Sweeter than a first kiss, Your almighty hands cradle my soul. The very hands that created the stars, the moon, and the fiery sun, That formed every animal—the fierce tiger, the massive whale, the purring kitten, That “knit me together in my mother’s womb,” These hands cradleContinue reading “In the Palm of Your Hand”

Invite God In

Good morning! I hope you all have a blessed Tuesday! Today’s quote is one I could read and ruminate on over and over. So much wisdom and so much to consider. What do you take away from this quote? “By greeting life’s pains with something other than denial, we may find something unexpected. By invitingContinue reading “Invite God In”

A Fragrant Offering

This beautiful little tree stands just outside the front door to my church. Sunday morning, my husband and I stood outside the church, greeting worshippers as they entered the building. The lilac fragrance of the flowers wafted toward us on a gentle breeze. It was so delicious and made me think of the following verses.Continue reading “A Fragrant Offering”

Through the Psalms

Psalm 11: 4 “The Lord is in his holy temple; The Lord is on his heavenly throne, He observes everyone on earth’ His eyes examine them.” What need we fear when the Almighty, the Creator is on his throne? He is the Lord of lords and the King of kings. Praise God! Thank you, LordContinue reading “Through the Psalms”

Faith…Mightier Than the Wind

I wrote this back in 1999 after a tornado destroyed our church. Wind: odorless, colorless, tasteless, yet we know it exists.  Even though we cannot hold it in our hands, we feel it.  We feel its gentle breezes cooling us in the heat of summer; we feel its icy blast stinging us in the chillContinue reading “Faith…Mightier Than the Wind”

Conflicting Forces

Here’s a little food for thought for your Tuesday. Have a great day! Two conflicting forces cannot exist in one human heart. When doubt reigns, faith cannot abide. Where hatred rules, love is crowded out. Where selfishness rules, there love cannot dwell. When worry is present, trust cannot crowd its way in. Billy Graham Lord,Continue reading “Conflicting Forces”

Blood of Christ

Blood of Christ Blood of Christ course through my heart, That I may love like thee, Blood of Christ course through my brain, That I may think like thee. Blood of Christ, nourish my tongue, That it may speak for you, Blood of Christ nourish my eyes, Let them see as you do. Blood ofContinue reading “Blood of Christ”