Deborah A. Goshorn-Stenger

With the approach of Valentine's Day ... I was thinking of love, specifically, God's loving-kindness toward us! Come, see how!

We found this eagle on a recent Sunday afternoon's country drive. It reminded me of Isaiah 40:28-31. Is God your source of strength?

I sat a vase of tulips in the snow. See how the colors and scene are an analogy for Isaiah 1:18 of how Jesus removes our sin.

The first shoots of daffodils this week made me think of hope. That's a good message for the beginning of 2023! Here's hope for yours!

One Silent Night ... a Babe was born, His cry would pierce the night. 33 years later, He would be pierced for our sins. Why are we, silent?

Tilly came within inches of me. We love it when she comes close. Did you know that's the type of relationship that Jesus wants with you?

Glory descended, when Jesus came as a Babe to earth. What a miracle! So too, the snow! But do we recognize His majesty, daily, unfolding?

I cherish the times that I can hold Tilly like a baby in my arms. Can you imagine the joy that Mary felt at holding Jesus, the Messiah?

Peace, means calmness, tranquility. Jeepers found respite under the tree, enjoying the lights. Need a fresh supply? Run into God's arms!

Sunbeam, the bread company reminds us, in this Holiday Season--to focus on the Word and Prayer. How awesome!

We found this mailbox labeled "Letters to Santa." I could picture little ones doing just that! Have you ever written a Letter to God?

Bells decorating a street lamp reminded me of the Good Tidings that the angels proclaimed in Luke 2. Will you share the love of Jesus today?

Jeeper-Joy seemed to know the meaning of "joy;" she displayed it with her trills and meows. Want a lasting sense of Joy? His name is Jesus!

Hope, begins the first week of Advent. Hope--means to believe, to have a confidence or trust. Where's yours? Our best source is Jesus!

Thanksgiving--the word conjures images of gatherings, food and fellowship, right? But how do/will you respond if the not-so-idyllic occurs?

Thanksgiving brings an opportunity to share a friend or loved one's need ... what a blessing to pray and participate in showing God's love.

A skiff of snow this week highlighted leaves making them appear, to my eye, as ornaments. This pointed to God's beauty. Come see how!

As we went to vote this week, this was the scene that met us: the statue of a fireman in prayer. This is his/her mission, and ours too!