Deborah A. Goshorn-Stenger

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.

Gardens, are outdoor growing rooms, which demonstrate that the Lord wants us to flourish. They are His invitation to draw near and meditate.

In the shade of this stately oak, I laid a few things down with my Father. He met me here. He will meet you in such places also.

Have you called out to Jesus lately? Have you brought Him your cares, as well as your offering of praise? Have you shown His love, today?

This pic looks like you can walk out to the sea. In reality, if you kept walking, you would have fallen off a cliff. That's why we need God!

God's love and Spirit baptize our souls, to let us know that He is near. Thus, we can praise, even when waves hit us.

Pausing can teach us the lessons of God's faithfulness, care, protection, and presence.

This daylily has been caught in an overnight shower. It reminded me that though we are imperfect, Jesus died, to bathe us in His grace.

Come and see in the garden, became a visible reminder, that God wants us to know Him, personally, intimately. Draw near to Him, today.

One spot of radiance, swept upward to create these softly flowing rays. The heart that holds Jesus, purely shines, with His reign.

This deer appeared to peek at us through the leaves. She displayed curiosity. This is a trait that can actually draw us into faith in Jesus.

Perspective makes all the difference--to what we see, how we view life. This eagle had quite the perch, but God cares about every detail.