I’m honored you’ve chosen to stop by From the Inside Out–a place where we celebrate inner impressions from the Holy Spirit, and aspire after outer expressions that bring delight to God.
Of course, the most obvious source of impression is scripture. That’s why I love Bible study. The thrill of discovering truth-gems never grows old! Here at From the Inside Out, we turn often to scripture.
But Spirit-inspired impressions can happen anywhere at anytime. God continually manifests himself. He is always working, always speaking, always loving.
In addition, our Heavenly Father is very creative in the ways he reveals himself. We just need attentive eyes, ears, and hearts to notice.
My favorite form of expression is worship—not just on Sunday morning, although singing with my church family is high on the list of favorite things to do. However, I’m discovering the joy of proclaiming God’s goodness throughout each day.
Such proclamations include praise for:
- a supportive, thoughtful husband
- three children, now leading productive adult lives, in spite of my parenting failures
- three delightful in-law children, whose company we greatly enjoy
- three spunky granddaughters, fourteen, ten, and six years old
- many family members and friends with whom to share life
God also impresses upon me his goodness through these blessings of which I’m especially fond:
- birds, clouds, and rainbows
- miraculous, God-engineered circumstances
- rose-colored glasses that cast a lovely glow on much of the past
- coffee, dark chocolate, and popcorn!
- words (Isn’t it wonderful that The Word allows us the sublime pleasure of communicating with words?)
- succinct, meaningful quotes—words at their best
Of course this is just a mere scrap of the list. God fills each day with his love-expressions. In turn they create impressions upon my heart. And in gratitude, I desire to be a love-expression myself. My guess is you feel the same.
Each Thursday I try to post a new impression, with the prayer that delightful expressions follow.
From the Inside Out 
What a delight to find your blog up and running! You have much to offer many and I’m blessed to be one of the first to follow His Spirit as He works through you.
Thank you, MHK, for your ongoing encouragement!
I’m thankful that you are sharing encouraging words that draw us closer to Father and delight the heart. Thank you!
Thank you, T., for your kind words. I am honored that you find the blog encouraging and delightful. Praise God!
I get teased a lot in church about my ‘rose colored glasses’ outlook on life. It tickled me to see you reference the expression. It IS a nice way to see the world at times. I’ll be happy to follow your blog, Nancy. See you in choir tonight.
It’s a shame more people don’t pull out their rose-lensed glasses more often. They would experience a greater measure of joy, wouldn’t they. Thank you for becoming a follower, Grace. Looking forward to singing for joy in just an hour and a half!
What a beautiful way to share God and his blessings. I have never blogged before, somimhope this comes out right. Thank you again for sharing.
Your comment did indeed come out right, Rita. Thank you for taking the time to visit and share your encouragement. See you in Sunday School tomorrow!
You have always given me words of encouragement, wisdom and peace when we met seven years ago. It’s only fitting that you’ve created this source of inspiration for others. Your love and trust in God is a true testament in this blog and I look forward to connecting with you in this special way for many years to come….Love you, Angie Gorman
Hi, Angie! Thank you for visiting the blog, and for leaving your message of encouragment. I continue to pray for you and am so glad we’ve kept in touch!
I found your blog! You are doing such good work, Nancy, and we applaud you from afar (well, not SO far away). We send our love and best wishes for a blessed holiday season. We all look forward to the peace that comes with Christmas and hope for a better world. Love, Susan and Sherrie
Thank you for being persistent, Susan! And thank you for your love and best wishes. May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace as we trust in him (Romans 15:13a)!
Nice to put a face to the blog. Lovely kindred spirit
Thank you, Angie, for stopping by From the Inside Out, and especially for taking the time to leave your kind comment. ‘Took me awhile to bite the Gravatar bullet, but discovered it wasn’t so hard to upload after all! I hope you’ll visit again soon.
So glad to have run into your blog! Loved your recent post and look forward to reading more in the future! Blessings to you!
Thank you, Heidi. Having you stop by is a blessing in itself. I just visited your blog and left a comment!
The Sunshine Award is awarded to bloggers whose writings “light up the dark corners of our minds”, I thought of you! You can find the details for receiving this award by following this link:
http://drawingfromthewell.wordpress.com/awards/
I look forward to reading more in your blog.
Thank you, Jeff, for thinking “From the Inside Out” deserves the Sunshine Award!
Have just nominated you for the Liebster Award for all the encouragement you’ve given me. You can find out more information on my post: http://francesgabriel75.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/ive-been-nominated-the-liebster-award/ – God bless!
I am honored, Frances, by your nomination for the Liebster Awared. Thank you very much!
Hello, Nancy! Glad I found your blog. I loved your list, especially the list of things you are especially fond of…couldn’t agree more to–well, all of it!! Blessings!
I’m delighted you’ve stopped by. So nice to meet someone who appreciates birds, clouds, and rainbows, coffee, chocolate, and popcorn!!
I nominated you for the Field of Flowers Award! Thank you for your awesome posts. 🙂 You can go here: (http://bowingathisfeet.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/field-of-flowers-award-nominees/) to learn more.
Thank you, Amanda. I am honored that you would want to nominate me for an award!
Hey there! Factoid for you: I just nominated you for the “Field of Flowers Award” (for which I was also nominated). If you want to accept it, just click the link to my nominations entry to see what it’s all about! 🙂 (http://ourlightaffliction.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/nominated/)
Thank you very much for your nomination. I’m humbled that you consider this blog worthy!
Congratulations! You’ve been nominated for the Liebster Award! Please go to my blog to learn about the acceptance process: http://huedunorthodoxy.wordpress.com/2014/04/04/ive-been-nominated-for-the-liebster-award/
Thank you, Jessica, for nominating me for the Liebster Award. I am honored.
I delightful and encouraging blog.
Thank you, Mikey. It does my heart good to know you find the posts encouraging!
Hope you are flourishing where God has replanted you. Thank you for continuing to bless with your insights.
Hello, Rita! How delightful to hear from you. Indeed, we are flourishing, reveling in the time we get to spend with family. I trust you, too, are enjoying your new home, close to good friends!
I came visiting after reading your comment at Just Wondering. I’m glad I did and I’m looking forward to spending more time here.
Thank you, Elaine. I’m delighted you stopped by!
I’m so thankful that I found your blog!
I’m thankful, too, Teri! And I pray you find the posts meaningful and encouraging.
Your love and devotion for the LORD is contagious, I am grateful to God for leading me your way, Amen! May you continue to draw yourself closer to Him, His presence in your life is evident in writings, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you and family always, Amen!
Thank you, Ramos, for your encouragement!
Thanks, Nancy, for sharing your encouraging thoughts on Scripture and life, which, if you look at it correctly, are the same thing. Following your blog will be a joy.
Thank you, MT. I pray the blog posts DO bring you joy!
Feeling so Blessed with coming across your site, I can’t wait to delve more into your insights, May God continue to Bless you Richly!!!! >////>
Thank you so much. Your encouragement warms my heart!
Such a refreshing blog you got here. Glad I found it! Btw, your blog name from the inside out, reminds me of a Christian song with the same name. Both inspirational, your blog and the song! 🙂
Thank you, Kris–I’m glad you found the blog, too. At the time I named it, the song by the same title was not on my radar. Of course, after I named it, the phrase, “from the inside out,” turned up everywhere! So glad you’ve found inspiration here. I’m praising God for all his help along the way!
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Hey, pleased to know you.
Found a way here through someone’s blog.It is worth visiting🌹
Thank you, Dusk Alert! I’m delighted you found the blog worth visiting. I pray you’ll find encouragement here, each time you’re able to visit.
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Hello Nancy
just came across your website. Praise the Lord. God bless you.
regards
Albert W. Ruegg
Thank you, Albert. How delightful to “meet” another Ruegg! (It’s NOT a common name, at least in the USA.) I will soon stop by your website to check out what another Ruegg is doing/writing!
I loved your thoughts on the impression/expression relationship.
I’m so glad–praise God for his inspiration!
Such a lovely blog! May the Lord richly bless you on your journey!
Thank you, Valerie! It HAS been a blessed journey, these nearly ten years I’ve been blogging. One of the blessings is the opportunity to meet other Christ-following bloggers–like you!
So agree, although I have only been doing it for five!