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
Rose unfolding - photo by Jill Rushbrook Even with all the angst you feelWho knows what God will revealAnd how through what He will healHe’ll use your storyAt times you feel so scaredAnd far too under preparedTo share what needs to be sharedBut you have a story You've been left out in the coldAnd felt… Continue reading Glory In Your Story
Crystal clear river in winter - photo by Jill Rushbrook And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for he is a God of justice. Psalms 50:6 NIV He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with… Continue reading God of Justice
Wind swept sky - photo by Jill Rushbrook He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17 NIV I like to use GPS even when I think I know where I'm going. Passengers in my car have sometimes questioned why I'm using it, asking, “But don't you know where you're… Continue reading Let God Lead
Frosted holly berries - photo by Jill Rushbrook All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 NIV… Continue reading Equipped for Everything
Winter sunset - photo by Jill Rushbrook Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 NIV “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come,… Continue reading Security in Sameness
Snowy branches - photo by Jill Rushbrook For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Psalms 27:5 NIV I teach a college success course and one lesson I cover is about… Continue reading Superior Safety
Bridge over babbling brook - photo by Jill Rushbrook Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:13-14 NIV Peace I leave with you; my peace I give… Continue reading Receive His Peace
River in sunlight - photo by Jill Rushbrook Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 NIV I always dread taking down the Christmas tree. There is something magical about the lights, the smell of fresh pine, and the beautiful ornaments. The entire Christmas season is full of wonder and… Continue reading Embracing Mystery Everyday
Everyday Elevation 