Author Archives: nancyhamiltonsturm

In the Palm of Your Hand

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 inContinue reading “In the Palm of Your Hand”

I Can Never Repay Him

Photo credit: Emma Sturm “Sometimes I go to God and say, “God, if Thou dost never answer another prayer while I live on this earth, I will still worship Thee as long as I live and in the ages to come for what Thou hast done already. God’s already put me so far in debtContinue reading “I Can Never Repay Him”

Irony

“The irony is that while God doesn’t need us but still wants us, we desperately need God but don’t really want Him most of the time.” — Francis Chan Ow! This quote hurts, doesn’t it? To be totally honest, there are many times I’d rather be doing something fun, creative, or inspiring–before, or instead of,Continue reading “Irony”

God’s Handiwork

When I first spent some time with this verse I was astounded. I had already recognized that I was created by God, but the rest of it seemed new. I was created TO DO GOOD WORKS? And God had already prepared for me to do these? Wow! What a concept. Lord, make me aware ofContinue reading “God’s Handiwork”

My Boat Has Sprung a Leak

My Boat Has Sprung a Leak Oh Lord, help me—my boat has sprung a leak! The hole is very small, but the water trickles in. My bucket scrapes the bottom, scoops the water it can get, But still the water trickles in; my feet are getting wet! Oh Lord, help me—my boat has sprung aContinue reading “My Boat Has Sprung a Leak”