Author Archives: nancyhamiltonsturm
God Never Hurries
“God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves.” ― A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God It may seem strange to you that I posted a photo of elephants for this quote. To me, they seem the epitome of peaceful, easy-going beings.Continue reading “God Never Hurries”
Wisdom from Proverbs
Walking the Nature Trails
The path opens to a clearing larger than a football field. Waist high brome grasses sway slightly in a gentle waltz with the nearly imperceptible breeze. Nearby branches of the trees merely watch the waltz, too heavily laden with yellow-green hedge apples to dance. On the far side of the field lies a painter’s paletteContinue reading “Walking the Nature Trails”
Closer to God
“We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness.” — Francis Chan My Friday morning Bible study group is reading one of Francis Chan’s books together: Letters to the Church. Every book of his I’ve read has challenged me to grow closer to God.
In Times of Trouble
Dictionary.com defines “fortress” as a place of exceptional security or a stronghold. I don’t know about you, but I find it comforting to know that the Lord provides me with a place of exceptional security. That’s a place where I can feel safe, safe from harm, safe to be myself, safe to express myself. It’sContinue reading “In Times of Trouble”
All or Nothing
“If Christ is not all to you He is nothing to you. He will never go into partnership as a part Saviour of men. If He be something He must be everything, and if He be not everything He is nothing to you.”― Charles H. Spurgeon Definitely a thought-provoking quote.
Plan A or Plan B
The poet Robert Burns said, “the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray.” From the wisdom of Proverbs, it seems we shouldn’t be upset when then happens. Instead, we should rejoice in God’s plan for us. Lord, remind me to consult you before I make all my “wonderful” plans for my future.Continue reading “Plan A or Plan B”
A Deeper Look
‘A Deeper Look Do you remember how the Pharisees tested Jesus by asking Him which was the greatest commandment in the law? You know, the one where He passed the test with this basic reply: Love God and love your neighbor. As I’ve been meditating on these verses, I realize Jesus spent much of HisContinue reading “A Deeper Look”
Our Father
“He remembers our frame and knows that we are dust. He may sometimes chasten us, it is true, but even this He does with a smile, the proud, tender smile of a Father who is bursting with pleasure over an imperfect but promising son who is coming every day to look more and more likeContinue reading “Our Father”
Growing Our Faith Together 