Author Archives: nancyhamiltonsturm

One Drop in the Ocean

“We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.” ― Mother Teresa Lord, it is so easy to just sit back and let someone else do it. But I know that youContinue reading “One Drop in the Ocean”

Renew my Spirit

God, some days I just feel wasted and tired. I see my wrinkles and feel my pain. But when I turn to You, when I read your word, when I thank you for your endless blessings, then my heart takes wing. My spirit becomes young and rejuvenated, and I praise you with all my heart,Continue reading “Renew my Spirit”

Inheriting the Treasure

When my parents died, they left my brothers and me all their worldly treasures.  Fortunately for us, they had planned well.  They left a will, named an executor, and had their investments and savings earmarked as payable on death to us. Even though they planned carefully, we have waded through rivers of red tape toContinue reading “Inheriting the Treasure”

God is Calling

Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world. ― C.S. Lewis Why, oh Lord, do I cry and complain when I am hurting, not recognizing that You may be shouting to getContinue reading “God is Calling”

All Glory to God

Lord, You have gited each of us with talents and abilities. It is so easy to forget how we received those abilities and to work to accomplish things on our own. Forgive us for our arrogance and humble us Lord. Help us to yield to our Creator, to recognize that all we accomplish is throughContinue reading “All Glory to God”

God’s Will

“Have you been asking God what He is going to do? He will never tell you. God does not tell you what He is going to do; He reveals to you Who He is.” ― Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest: Selections for the Year Forgive me, Lord, for wanting to know your plans,Continue reading “God’s Will”

Glorify God

This verse makes me think. Do I eat and drink for the glory of God? What about ordinary, everyday activities like cooking dinner, doing laundry, or driving to the grocery store? How do I do these things to glorify God? I know when I used to iron clothes, I would spend that time in prayer.Continue reading “Glorify God”

New Growth

I love springtime!  Overnight the world changes from dull, dry, and dead to colorful, vibrant, and alive.  The trees, which stretched their bare arms heavenward all winter, are blessed with a pale green blush.  The Bradford pear tree in the front yard nods its white, blooming head gently in the spring breezes.  Yesterday, the grassContinue reading “New Growth”

Relationships

“We are surrounded by relationships, but driven by accomplishment. God is the opposite. Though surrounded by His accomplishments, He has given Himself in relationship. Though not in need of interaction, He has chosen to pursue it. For God, relationship is the goal.” —Victoria Brooks Father, help me to see beyond checking off the boxes andContinue reading “Relationships”