Author Archives: nancyhamiltonsturm

One Step Closer

Hey, all, I just sent my first update on my progress toward publication of my book, tentatively titled, Encountering God by the Master’s Side, to those who have requested it. If you are interested in receiving occasional updates, leave me your email address in the comments. I am the only one who can see it,Continue reading “One Step Closer”

Jesus!

“Jesus! it is the name which moves the harps of heaven to melody. Jesus! the life of all our joys. If there be one name more charming, more precious than another, it is this name. It is woven into the very warp and woof of our psalmody. Many of our hymns begin with it, andContinue reading “Jesus!”

Humility

Imagining Jesus washing his disciples’ feet is so humbling. What a beautiful example of being a servant to others. Thank you, Father, for this amazing example of how we should treat others. Give us an attitude of humility, both toward others and toward You. Show us how to lovingly serve others.

My Prayer for You

My friends, I pray that this Friday and this weekend will be a good one for you and that you can draw closer to Jesus. If it is not good, I pray that you will lean on your Savior to comfort and guide you through any problems or difficulties. As you walk a difficult road,Continue reading “My Prayer for You”

The Full Armor of God

Father, help me to don every piece of spiritual armor each day: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, readiness from the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word if God. Thank you for loving me and protecting me.

Watching the Lava

Watching the Lava Several years ago my husband Scott and I flew to Hawaii for our niece’s wedding.  While there Steve, Blossom, Scott and I spent a couple of days on the big island of Hawaii.  One afternoon we visited an area that had recently been covered by a lava flow.  Since the lava wasContinue reading “Watching the Lava”

Be a Hero

“We can be in our day what the heroes of faith were in their day – but remember at the time they didn’t know they were heroes.” ― A.W. Tozer Lord, I’ve never thought of myself as a hero. But when I look at people in the Bible, most of them were just ordinary peopleContinue reading “Be a Hero”

Life in Jesus’ Times

Life in Jesus’ Times While I was writing my book of meditations over the gospels, tentatively titled Encountering God by the Master’s Side, I spent some time researching what life was like in Jesus’ time. The following is some information that I learned to help me write chapter one. Marriages were, of course, arranged byContinue reading “Life in Jesus’ Times”