tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44146289993383458712024-03-28T15:33:29.683-05:00A Softer VoiceA SOFTER VOICEđź–‹
SHARING MY FAITH.....FAMILY.....FRIENDS
Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-13584157942644748272024-03-28T08:00:00.002-05:002024-03-28T15:32:28.174-05:00WAVES AND SHADOWS March 28, 2024This is the third time I've shared this post about my husband of more than 48 years. I had not started posting Waves and Shadows until after BW's birthday on March 21. This year, he would have been 78 years old. I didn't want March to slip by without the opportunity to introduce the man God brought into my life in 1972 (just before his birthday). This is the love of my life whose illness andNancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-91345293647422511302024-03-27T07:00:00.004-05:002024-03-27T07:00:00.157-05:00Waves and Shadows March 27, 2024October 15, 2021"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 ESVMy Heavenly Father,You blessed this wife and mom twice today.Fist, the news that I may get to see BW this Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-5710129061570713562024-03-24T08:30:00.003-05:002024-03-27T01:53:56.535-05:00WAVES AND SHADOWS March 24, 2024October 14, 2021 Praying for Others “The Lord gives His people strength; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 CSBHeavenly Father, in the midst of our crises, may I be mindful of others who are also hurting. Mandy’s best friend, Jennifer’s dad Steve died at home on October 11. Steve and Bonnie have been dear friends since the day we met them when Mandy and Jennifer Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-86011668049297814182024-03-22T07:00:00.005-05:002024-03-27T01:53:17.625-05:00WAVES AND SHADOWS March 22, 2024October 13, 2021 “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He saves those crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 CSB Lord, I’m praying for “Jill”, this angel of mercy who joined our tough family discussion last night. These frontline nurses watching over loved ones, many of whom are like Bud: Sick. Alone. Facing uncertainty. Yet the ones watching over the many patients always take Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-17345407537774780392024-03-19T11:44:00.005-05:002024-03-27T01:52:49.935-05:00WAVES AND SHADOWS March 19, 2024October 12, 2021It was just like Mandy to bring a comfort gift bag with a few of my favorite things. Mandy knows I've journaled often through certain times in my life, and she included a beautiful journal with a scripture for each day and the prompt, "God is good because ...". It reminds me everyday that God truly is good, and there is always something in particular to assign to that truth.This Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-13214572430307384462024-03-13T15:38:00.005-05:002024-03-27T01:52:19.808-05:00Looking Back March 13, 2024Waves and Shadows will describe the complete disruption of a life that appeared to have settled into a time of our retirement years with traveling, camping and simply enjoying our home, family and friends. I could not have seen what was coming in October 2021. A disclaimer is in order because of the nature of this horrific time, not just for us personally, but globally. An attack was unleased on Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-55308407626433412232020-11-17T12:46:00.000-06:002020-11-17T12:46:45.033-06:00Two Missions It was a beautiful fall day on the earth below. Morning light had released the moon and stars from the night watch. Soft eyes watched every move from their lofty place. Golden hair hung loosely about shoulders that were Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-3072759390765987042020-11-03T00:03:00.066-06:002020-11-03T01:07:23.747-06:00Last week our state experienced an October surprise that had nothing to do with the upcoming election. An ice storm. An epic ice storm that sent tree branches crashing TO the ground and INTO the ground like spears boring into the earth at an angle. Trees that had been planted and nurtured for years now stand stripped of their glorious branches and leaves. The power outages have been rampant,Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-65049985448590127792020-10-29T02:06:00.002-05:002020-10-30T16:34:09.062-05:00The Tale of Two Worlds The struggle is real. Two opposing forces are battling for
the hearts and minds of America. Who will lead the nation as the most powerful
person, not just in this country, but in the world? Who would sit among the
nine justices as either interpreters of the constitution or as litigators
according to whatever standards serves the purposes of their political
persuasion? That Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-36877178012427706242020-07-31T01:00:00.000-05:002020-07-31T01:09:31.002-05:00Draw Me
Photography by Mid Stutsman http://midspix.wordpress.com/
Draw Me
Draw me through my tears
Embrace me in my fears
In the stillness of the night
Draw me
Draw me through my doubt
Use truth to draw me out
When lies of the world deceive
Draw me
Draw me into Your joy
Use praises to employ
Your mercy and Your grace
Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-39088747173937143772020-07-19T23:16:00.000-05:002020-07-19T23:16:52.531-05:00The Hill of Beran
It was almost like the Garden of Eden, this little valley
where they lived. The petals of each bloom were succulent in appearance, filled
with fragrant oils and life. The Clan K of four tended their plants and marveled at how the God of the universe had blessed them.
As the day faded into another beautiful evening, the mother spoke.
“You know,” Elle K said as her eyes embraced the fieldsNancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-12169763886468070762018-11-16T03:00:00.000-06:002018-11-16T03:01:34.106-06:00Sealed With ColorSharing Ken Kniskern's photography and beautiful reminder that God teaches us through His creation.
(c) www.K2ProStudio.com
"Sitting home on a warm fall day, contemplating the events of the past few months, and remembering some of the incredible things that God has done in and through the lives of our family this past year. We have been so busy with life, and as the Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-84071316395867336722018-11-14T14:00:00.000-06:002018-11-16T23:56:19.346-06:00Dead Sea Rising Review
Dead Sea Rising is an invitation to experience two worlds: The first, the Bermans', a modern-day Messianic Jewish family. The second, Terah's family in biblical Mesopotamia.
Jerry Jenkins has his feet firmly planted in both worlds, and he intertwines the two with intrigue and danger that will make you willing, eager even, to travel with Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-50973287034102469882018-11-09T18:34:00.000-06:002018-11-09T14:04:10.019-06:00Launch Team Update on Dead Sea Rising by Jerry JenkinsReposting to bump this reminder to the top for anyone near Brentwood, TN this evening at 7PM.
Moving right along in the launch event for Dead Sea Rising. If you're in the Brentwood, TN area on November 9, 2018 this announcement is just for you:
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1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-20161291463506987142018-11-08T01:01:00.000-06:002018-11-08T01:01:22.441-06:00Change
It was time to say “Goodbye.” The dream of building our own
home in the country and sharing that experience with our two daughters had been
realized. Our little girls had made the transition from life in the city to
country living and survived the culture shock of trading next door neighbors
for a patch of land far removed from everything familiar – far removed from
just about everything, Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-52794785932701552172018-11-02T17:22:00.001-05:002018-11-03T15:57:44.421-05:00Dead Sea Rising by Jerry JenkinsDead Sea Rising by Jerry Jenkins is the first book in what will become another successful series by this acclaimed author. I had the privilege of being allowed to read an Advanced Released Copy.
You won't want to miss this one! Click on Dead Sea Rising in the menu bar at the top of the page for a free download of the first ten chapters. www.deadsearising.com
Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-47625573000185597982017-08-19T15:11:00.000-05:002017-08-22T00:44:12.994-05:00A Quieter Place
I'm reposting some thoughts from a few years ago. How could we have known that 2017 would be a year of so much hatred and violence among Americans. Some attacks from outside our borders have been horrendous, for sure, but those within our nation are even more difficult to understand, at least without the knowledge of what we recognize as the "End Times." My prayer remains the same: That we Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-908475932785296762017-04-20T00:42:00.001-05:002017-04-20T00:55:10.063-05:00The Final Touch
Photo by Ken Kniskern
Timothy’s hands were trembling, but resolved as he completed
the last step to his plan. He calmly
walked away from a delivery truck as its cab filled with smoke coming from the
end of a burning fuse.
The downtown traffic was gradually beginning to subside
after the morning rush hour. Coffee mugs
were finding their familiar places on corners of desks. Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-56714009163340609092016-11-18T17:47:00.000-06:002016-11-18T17:47:59.982-06:00Mother's Turn
My mother would have loved having a blog. Goldie Opal Anderson McCall taught the Bible most of her adult life. She was our go-to concordance, our expositor of scriptures that can raise more questions for which human understanding is often no match. We have a few things she wrote, but said little about. Today I'm honored to share one of them, noted with her initials and 1994, the year on April 18Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-74578309837308984682016-10-03T15:20:00.001-05:002016-10-03T15:29:53.972-05:00A President Prays for our Nation's House
"I pray to heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this house and all that hereafter inhabit it...May none but the honest and wise men ever rule under this roof."*
John President (1797-1801)
*The prayer was later carved in the State Dining Room.Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-86255244688199293992016-09-29T22:47:00.001-05:002016-09-29T22:50:59.071-05:00A Prayer for Our Nation
"Almighty GOD; we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection, that thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States of America at large. And finally that Thou wilt most Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-17480851642329661752016-09-14T00:34:00.000-05:002016-09-14T00:34:29.992-05:00Psalm 51:10-12
"Create in me a clean heart, O God,And renew a steadfast spirit within me.Do not cast me away from Your presenceAnd do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.Restore to me the joy of Your salvationAnd sustain me with a willing spirit."
Psalm 51:10-12
Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-71601407814789004992016-09-03T09:46:00.001-05:002016-09-03T09:48:42.934-05:00Come
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”
(Matthew 11:28, NISB)
“Come...”
“Move from where you are"
“…to Me.”
“Jesus. I’m all you need. I can help.”
“all”
“Anyone. Everyone.”
“who are weary”
Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-890592287783402502016-08-31T11:00:00.003-05:002016-08-31T11:03:18.771-05:00The Music Lesson Two of the sources of joy in my life rest in our two beautiful daughters and the young women they've become. The younger of the two, Mandy Kniskern, and I often finish each other's sentences, reach for the phone to call each other at the same time - you know how it is with mothers and daughters.
&Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414628999338345871.post-5047861533579254662016-08-29T01:05:00.000-05:002016-08-29T01:07:29.348-05:00Out of Sight...Out of Mind
I always look forward to spring. Bedding plants, raking last year’s dead leaves from the flower beds, and cool mornings sitting on the porch are a welcome respite after the snow and ice of winter finally melt away. Then summer arrives. I abandon the fresh air and sunshine for the comfort of air conditioning and settle back in until the thermometer drops below 85 degrees again.
&Nancy K. Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.com0