Deborah A. Goshorn-Stenger

Immanuel—means “God with us” or “God save us.” Click below to see how this promise is internal, external, and eternal in nature.

Psalm 150:6 says: “Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord.” Click here to see how this instruction applies to your life!

Advent celebrates the arrival of Jesus’ birth. It highlights the virtues of Love, Hope, Joy, Peace, and Christ Alone. Click here to read how

I wrote this entry when my hubby and I were stationed in Hawaii. Click below to read a prayer about giving thanks—in Hawaiian & English.

Click below to see how Isaiah 12:2-4 and the “springs of Salvation” are our greatest source for the Lord’s strength, love, and giving.

One day, there was a blanket of leaves on the ground; the next, freshly fallen snow. Click here to see how this displays God’s nearness.

Click below to see how a wildflower that was blooming in Oct.—illustrated the message of Hosea 10:12—to sow with a view to righteousness.

A visit to WI’s National Cemetery just before Veteran’s Day one Fall inspired the idea of resting in God’s care. Click below to see how.

Where do you turn—when you need help? A friend? Your Spouse? A neighbor? Or is Jesus—your first call? See how Psalm 121 answers this “?”.

From 2 different vantage points, limbs looked like arms lifted with praise …

If the back door’s open, Tiger Lily is there. Often, that means a catnap. See how her actions can inspire us toward stillness with the Lord.

One leaf displays myriad shades in its transition. It looks like an artist has colored it, right?

I loved finding raindrops, captured and highlighted, within a spider’s web. How can special creations like this teach us to see God’s care?

Late sunflowers decked out the hills near an orchard. See how they spoke volumes of praise to my heart.

This lush ivy created a tunnel-like view of a mysterious space beyond. John 14 gives us a glimpse into what awaits the child of God.

How can a butterfly set your heart a flutter with dreams of eternity?

Healthy green leaves hid a secret that the wind revealed—bugs! How does this image apply to the heart?

These words greeted us one morning: “Smile, You are beautiful.” They were the artistry of a child. But they are also truths from God’s Word.