Deborah A. Goshorn-Stenger

A chipmunk that paused in a neighbor’s rock garden offers a couple of lessons about knowing God. Check out what its pose illustrates.

This lush garden served as an analogy for stepping into … a closer walk with God. Let’s look at God’s Word and His nature to discover how!

We found this red-winged Blackbird among the lily pads one day while biking. What was she doing? How does this apply to joy in your life?

A bee dove right into the center of this flower for pollen. See how this illustrates similarly seeking the Lord.

A limb from a recent storm was torn away from the tree. Read on to see what lesson the Lord can teach us from this event.

What lesson did this mama and her ducklings illustrate? Seek God as your refuge!

Do you believe that miracles come from belief?

A goose family crossed the street as we came to a “Stop” sign. We did as instructed. How does this apply to following God?

See how seaweed that was changing, moving with the tide demonstrated God as Artist and Creator!

See how a child's drawing--of a smile--can be a reminder that God's thinking about you!

I was “deadheading” a petunia and saw it as a lesson for God’s love for us. Click below to see how!

Our eyes convey so much—love, joy, sorrow, and a sense of “home.” Click below to see how Jesus sees you!

How can a peony that was “spilling over” with pollen encourage you to store up God’s Word—to be shared? 

As I had my quiet time with the Lord one morning, Tilly “paws’d” (paused), too. Click below to see why this is a great example to emulate!

These 3 qualities all come from the Spirit’s work within us. Click here to see why they are only brought about by God’s power and love.

Newly forming maple leaves appear as small flowers; God’s resurrection is at work. Click here to see how this applies to your life!

I’ve always been fascinated that a butterfly comes from a worm. This is a miracle. Click here to see what God wants to do in your life!

Seeds germinate, grow, then flourish. Click here to see how these steps are true in the garden and in the life of the Christ-follower.