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
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
Everyday Elevation 