Author: Jill Rushbrook

Waves of clouds over a field - photo by Jill Rushbrook Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with jubilation; Come before Him with rejoicing. Know that the Lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of… Continue reading Central and Not Supplemental

Buds of spring - photo by Jill Rushbrook God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah… Continue reading Simple Security

Snowy pathway - photo by Jill Rushbrook 1 John 5:14 ESV And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.  Luke 11:10 ESV For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will… Continue reading Heard and Helped

Shining stars - photo by Jill Rushbrook So that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on… Continue reading Shine Like Stars

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