Deborah A. Goshorn-Stenger

It isn't until you pick up and peer into a kaleidoscope that you see beauty & wonders come to life. That's how God sees you--inside and out.

An ordinary tree was illuminated, as if to appear, lit, like stars. My eyes were drawn upward, to form a prayer to the Audience of One.

I was imagining a prayer from the sky's point of view, phrased unto the Creator. In so doing, my heart, offered praise.

Dawn arrives with each new morning. It is an illustration of the verse from Lamentations 3:22-23. This is a reminder of God's love and care.

A pair of robins built a nest, right outside our front door. It was amazing to watch them as Guardians. God cares for us, likewise.

My Mom wore a hat as her covering to honor the Lord. He wants to be our covering in all circumstances.

It was only by turning these wildflowers, upright, that you see their beauty. God can do the same in your life. Keep trusting Him.

This entry provides a simple exercise to appreciate the many forms of Love in your life.

Today's National Day of Prayer Theme, is to Exalt the Lord. This image of flags forming a Cross lifted my eyes upward, in praise. Are yours?

Genesis 1:3 tells us: "Let there be light, and there was light." (NIV) Trust what God says. It was true in the beginning! It’s still true!

Birthdays are a way of celebrating every day as a gift from God--even if it is our furries special day!

The butterfly's pose was prostrate on the Queen Anne's Lace, as if she were bowed. God loves a humble spirit!

As children we were told not to look at the sun. Yet fixing our eyes on Jesus helps us experience peace and leads us to worship.

Jesus is the Light of the World, but He wants to be the light of your ... _________ (illness, stress, greatest need.)

A feather, a quill was once a common writing instrument. Luke is the writer of Jesus' birth (Luke 2.) Will you let God write your story?

God's Spirit can move us--to fill us, to give us His joy when we can't find our own.

Leaves began to change, at the top of the tree. God reaches us, through our intellect, our senses--to speak into our hearts--His love.

When you feel "at sea"—remember that Jesus—is the Light, and your refuge.