Deborah A. Goshorn-Stenger

How can the direction of a cat’s ears tune focus upon the Lord? Lend me your attention and I’ll explain. 

Have you noticed that gardens evoke a sense of peace? Could it be because we experience the Master Gardener’s presence where all time began?

A toy and Tilly looked almost indistinguishable. How might spending time with our Master make us appear more like Him to our world?

If I asked you what your greatest need is today, what would you say? Did you know that the Lord wants you to call upon Him for it?

1 Peter 5:7 will come alive to your mind with a fishing illustration to “cast” your cares upon the Lord. Check it out!

As I knelt to take a photo, I treasured the insight that God gave animals “garden patches,” places to rest and play much like He does us. 

Feeding Tiger Lily turned into a sweet time of communion between the two of us. See how the same could be said of time spent with the Lord. 

Have you ever considered that everything God’s made is “all-in” as it blooms, grows, sings (birds), or moves? How about you—unto Him?

Muffin was the first cat that we adopted early in our marriage. See how his personality is likened to God’s love for you.

My Mom (who passed away in 2021) is still blessing lives through the flowers, seeds, and plants that she shared, as well as her legacy of faith.

Everything that God creates needs Him to fill it—to grow, bloom, live, and flourish. See how this applies to you also!

How can a driftwood cross by Lake Michigan remind us of Jesus’ love at Calvary?

A beautiful sunrise held the promise of Easter morning. In the shades that were unfolding, I felt the Savior’s love. He is Risen! 

How can a carved stone image portraying Jesus’ surrender at Gethsemane demonstrate His resurrection power to our hearts? 

New growth, of leaves coming out on our maple tree, appeared as “flower buds.” Learn how God’s always transforming us from the inside out. 

Do you see the presence of Jesus’ power and renewal upon the earth as a sign of His transformation within your life?

How does “spilled milk” present an analogy for Jesus’ forgiveness and grace? And growing in our knowledge of Christ and His Word?

Luka watched me as I recorded our receipts. How does the Lord weigh our motives and thoughts, like a budget?