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
December sunset - photo by Jill Rushbrook We've heard the story long been toldOf Jesus’ miraculous birthWise men bringing gifts of goldAnd frankincense and myrrhBut how was Mary to understandthat things would turn out okOr have faith in God's ultimate planWhen challenges plagued the wayShe was with child, only just betrothedAnd others judged her cruellyJoseph… Continue reading Follow and Let It Unfold
Nativity scene ornament - photo by Jill Rushbrook The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23 NIV The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalms 145:18 NIV At Christmas,… Continue reading God Shows Up
Holly and berries in snow - photo by Jill Rushbrook For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 This time of year, all that you… Continue reading The True Hero of Christmas
Sunlight through pines - photo by Jill Rushbrook When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV Scared and worried Life is so hurriedIt's hard to find the lightNonstop daysWith… Continue reading Living by the Light
Everyday Elevation 