Author Archives: nancyhamiltonsturm

In God’s Time

“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 Lord, you know that I get impatient, and I want answers now. Thank you for this reminder that you work on your schedule.Continue reading “In God’s Time”

Secure in His Arms

Tonight I am wide awake.  My body is relaxed, my eyes are closed, and my breathing is deep and even.  But my mind is wide awake and running, running, running.  I am snuggled up against my husband, the back of my head and my neck resting on his arm. The tensions of the day storedContinue reading “Secure in His Arms”

Open Arms

“If you had never known physical pain in your life, how could you appreciate the nail scarred hands with which Jesus Christ will meet you?” -Joni Eareckson Tada. I can imagine Him, walking toward me with outstretched arms, allowing me to see one way He suffered for me. Will I be ashamed because I didn’tContinue reading “Open Arms”

A Child’s Walk with His Father

“Let’s go,” the father called to his four-year-old son. Jimmy scampered over and reached his hand up for his dad’s firm grasp.  Eagerly he tugged on the strong arm, “Let’s go, let’s go,” he sang. Small hand wrapped firmly in the larger hand, out the door they walked, down the sidewalk.  Jimmy hopped, skipped andContinue reading “A Child’s Walk with His Father”