Birds on branches in winter - photo by Jill Rushbrook And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be… Continue reading Nothing Surprises God
Swept sky at sunset - photo by Jill Rushbrook Lord you are always in plain sightYou're in the glow of the moon at nightYou're in the frosty dew on the leavesAnd the wind that rattles the branches on trees.Oh Lord you’re not hidden from my viewYou're in every color and earthly hueThe burnt orange of… Continue reading Never Hidden
Full moon light - photo by Jill Rushbrook He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalms 23:3 NIV Dear Lord, please refresh my soul In you alone can I be whole Help me Lord to be your lightMay others see with a new sight…And see your love,… Continue reading Refresh and Refocus
Leaves through sunlight - photo by Jill Rushbrook Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ESV How uneasy it is to deal with changeTo not know what to expect or what will be rearrangedOr to experience loved ones growing olderFriendships that end or hearts that grow colderIt's not easy navigating… Continue reading Changeless and Constant
Squash vine heart - photo by Jill Rushbrook Matthew 6:30-34 NIVIf that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we… Continue reading Divine Details
Sunset streak - photo by Jill Rushbrook Despite what you think or what you may feelYour effect on others is so very realYour smile, your laugh, the way you talkYour body language and how you walkBut more than that, your unique designHas an impact that can surpass all of timeEven when you lose someone you… Continue reading Far Reaching
Storm cloud - photo by Jill Rushbrook There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides across the heavens to help you and on the clouds in his majesty Deuteronomy 33:26 NIV At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these… Continue reading Coming on the Clouds
Horse at sunset - photo by Jill Rushbrook As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one… Continue reading Prepare the Path
Moon in daylight - photo by Jill Rushbrook Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalms 23:6 NIV Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my… Continue reading Don’t Give Up On God
Tree with seed pods - photo by Jill Rushbrook Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 NIV There's a lot not right in the world and sometimes that's all we… Continue reading Eye on Excellence
Everyday Elevation 