Author: Jill Rushbrook

Blue hydrangea - photo by Jill Rushbrook I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 Sighs, groans, grumbles, and cries The sounds of dealing with hurts and lies The world has much to weigh us down But we are not doomed to… Continue reading Glory Revealed

New England barn in summer - photo by Jill Rushbrook Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8 My mom, an elementary school teacher, read lots of books to my sister and me including children’s rhymes and poetry. I can still remember and recite… Continue reading Refuge and Reward

Growing tomato - photo by Jill Rushbrook “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath… Continue reading Planner, Provider, and Purpose-giver

Late spring sunset - 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 When life is too much and things don't seem fairKnow that someone else may… Continue reading Praiseworthy Perspective

Road home - photo by Jill Rushbrook Without God to guide my steps I chose to walk a road I followed my own risky path And my soul was nearly sold When I was dragged down into a pit I felt so all alone I knew I had ignored God And needed to come home … Continue reading The Road

Pink peony - photo by Jill Rushbrook May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV Peonies are one of my favorite flowers. The layers of petals seem endless and… Continue reading Overflowing

Lily of the valley - photo by Jill Rushbrook Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalms 46:10 NKJV He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. Psalms 23:2 NKJV Sitting outside… Continue reading Still and Secure

Lilac in bloom - photo by Jill Rushbrook Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1‭-‬2 NIV Spring has its pleasures and delights  That awaken senses day… Continue reading Bloom

Bleeding heart - photo by Jill Rushbrook I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 NIV No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in… Continue reading Heart of Love

Cherry blossoms - photo by Jill Rushbrook “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,… Continue reading From Worry to Wonder