Author: Jill Rushbrook

Pink ribbons by moonlight - photo by Jill Rushbrook "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy… Continue reading Rely and Rest

Sunbeams on barn - photo by Jill Rushbrook John 16:33 ESVI have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”Hebrews 12:28-29 ESVTherefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus… Continue reading He Remains

Bookmark found walking in winter - photo by Jill Rushbrook Psalms 91:11-12 NIVFor he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.Matthew 26:53 NIVDo you think I cannot call on my… Continue reading Divine Protection

Stonewall and windswept sky - photo by Jill Rushbrook I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign Lord. I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I… Continue reading The Good Shepherd

Snowy tree farm - photo by Jill Rushbrook Sometimes this world is too heavy, too difficult to bear And I think back to when things were simple and I didn't have a careI think for a moment how nice it would be to be a kid againBut I realize that I am a child of… Continue reading Child of God

Red berries in snowy woods - photo by Jill Rushbrook Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.  Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be… Continue reading Embracing Servanthood

Autumn sky - photo by Jill Rushbrook Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;    his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another;    they tell of your mighty acts.    They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—    and I will meditate on your wonderful works. Psalm 145:3-5 NIV… Continue reading Meditation and Message

Chocolate cherry sunflower - photo by Jill Rushbrook “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like… Continue reading Commanded and Called

Sunflower in a field - photo by Jill Rushbrook I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 ESV He is who He is and He does not changeHe is all powerful and… Continue reading Take Heart

Moth on echinacea flower - photo by Jill Rushbrook The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 ESV Keep me, oh Lord, in your loving careLet my heart… Continue reading Keeping and Caring