Author: Jill Rushbrook

Seagulls on the beach - photo by Jill Rushbrook He is Lord over all Even when my head is spinning He knows every ending And plans for new beginnings He is Lord over all And He knows how I am feeling He's been where I have been When this world has sent me reeling He… Continue reading Lord Over All

Eggplant in the garden - photo by Jill Rushbrook “So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are… Continue reading Power in Partnership

Fortress on beach - photo by Jill Rushbrook But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16 Everyone longs for security. When fear, insecurity, or instability enters our world, life feels out of control. But… Continue reading Find the Fortress

Rocks and ferns - photo by Jill Rushbrook Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 NIV Hope is bigger than we can see It stretches beyond reality For hope is from God, the limitless One Who created the earth, the moon, and the sun. We often don’t know what God… Continue reading Faithful Friend

Calm after the storm - photo by Jill Rushbrook Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. Psalms 116:7 NIV If you have ever felt your heart racing out of fear or even out of nowhere, it’s a scary experience. I had that very thing happen to me in… Continue reading Resting not Stressing

Flowering dill weed - photo by Jill Rushbrook For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Romans 1:20 The older I get, the more I want to be in nature and the… Continue reading Connection not Perfection

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