We would invite you to be our guests
when you visit the beautiful Missouri Ozarks. Located in Stover, Missouri,
our Christian Bed and Breakfast, called THE NESTLE DOWN INN, is an 1500
square foot unit, featuring two bedrooms, with king sized beds,
comfortably accommodating two couples at a time. Four-person Jacuzzi hot
tub and cozy terry robes available.
Welcome~
I'm so glad you stopped by. Wish
we could sit down and visit in front of a cozy fire, over
steaming mulled cider. Hope you'll feel free to put your feet up and
relax.
Let me tell you a little about
myself...
I was born into a Christian
home, where my parents loved Jesus, but Mother had very high
expectations of herself and us children. Appearance was everything. From
all outward appearances, we were a beautiful, happy family, but we
children were dying inside. Perfection was presented as something God
demanded, and scripture, taken out of context in my church, even
supported that deadly philosophy.
I think I was two or three years
old, when I suddenly realized Mother could not love me unless I became
exactly the person she demanded. So I did exactly that. My entire life
revolved around pleasing her, simply to be accepted and to receive love.
I didn't realize it, but I was living by those same rules. Perfection
was the goal, and I could never reach it, no matter how hard I tried.
As a small child, I accepted Jesus
as my Savior. I immediately felt loved, but somehow, because of those
unrealistic standards I lived by, I never felt accepted by God.
It was after she died at
age fifty-three, when I was thirty-five, that I was shocked to realize I
had no identity of my own. I was simply a clone of my mother, and was
terrified of becoming my own person. Because my expectations were
actually higher than God's, I wasn't sure I could like the person I
was apart from my mother's clone.
It wasn't until I had children of
my own, and depression and a breakdown forced the issue, that I came to
realize my battles could only be won by spiritual warfare. That we
wrestle not against flesh and blood.
As I steeped myself in scripture, God
truly lifted me up, like hind's feet on high places, and set me on the
Rock, Christ Jesus. Searching the Word, I found many wonderful scripture
verses that witness to my worth to God. Claiming those verses has
allowed me to overcome depression, self doubt, grief and suicidal
tendencies. I have compiled the scriptures, and would love to share them
with you.
You may share this with others if you
credit it to me. Thanks.
At that point, I learned, to my
surprise, that God does not demand perfection, but a contrite heart and
a teachable spirit. He desires our love in response to his tender
mercies, not the dread fear of authority or fear of failure.
But God...I say that so often
these days...He carried me through a frightening emotional breakdown and
brought me through victorious. He has since made my feet like hinds'
feet on high places, secure in the love of Jesus.
He has healed my scars, until
they are like the beautiful skin of a baby, and he has restored my mind,
refreshing my spirit, and given me joy unspeakable and full of glory.
I only started writing seriously
in March of 2001, after the Lord moved us to Missouri from Nebraska,
after my husband retired. My novels are all Christian romantic suspense
and women's fiction, with my heroines enduring incredible struggles and
finding, in the end, that God is ultimately faithful. I often
incorporate humor and pathos, knowing each struggle could be yours or
mine. Each book is so filled with edge-of your-seat action, that you
won't be able to put it down.
NOTE: I have recently put out my
shingle as a professional editor. I do everything from simple
proofreading, correcting punctuation, usage, grammar and spelling, to
complete creative rewrites. Let me help you make your manuscript sing!~
The vital message I want
to impart in my speaking and books is this: No matter where you or
I have come from or what we have done, and no matter how difficult our
struggles, we are loved with an unconditional love, forgiven by a
wonderful God who can turn our ashes to gold. He promises to never leave
us, and gives us a reason to walk on.
The scripture says he has
a future and a hope for us if we draw near to him. In fact, he runs to
the aid of his beloved when we call. Isn't that an incredible thought?
I hope you'll feel free to
browse here and be encouraged. I have many free minibooks available,
offered in the hope that you will be encouraged in your Christian walk.
Several are also targeted to beginning writers.
If you have prayer needs, feel
free to share them with me via email, at
Nancy Williams, as my greatest joy is in joining hearts
with others in prayer, for we have a God who is sensitive to our needs,
and loves to hear from his kids. And it helps so much when someone can
be 'Jesus with skin on,' when we're struggling.
I pray that the Lord will bless
you, and minister to every need, as you endeavor to walk worthy of the
high calling of God.
Love you a zillion hugs' worth,
Nancy
P.S. Please note: I have
reduced the price of my books to $12. each. They make wonderful gifts,
for yourself or that special someone you love.
