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Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Hope
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!
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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One Silent Night
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?
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Coming Close
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?
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Glory Descending
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?
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Love, the Babe in her Arms
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?
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Peace, Advent’s Tranquility
Peace, means calmness, tranquility. Jeepers found respite under the tree, enjoying the lights. Need a fresh supply? Run into God's arms!
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Our Daily Bread
Sunbeam, the bread company reminds us, in this Holiday Season--to focus on the Word and Prayer. How awesome!
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Letters to Santa
We found this mailbox labeled "Letters to Santa." I could picture little ones doing just that! Have you ever written a Letter to God?
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Bringing Good Tidings
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?
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Joy, Advent’s Expression at the Arrival of Jesus’ Birth
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!
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Hope, Advent’s Anticipation of Jesus’ Birth
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!
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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All the Time
Thanksgiving--the word conjures images of gatherings, food and fellowship, right? But how do/will you respond if the not-so-idyllic occurs?
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Pausing with Gratitude and Prayer
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.
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Leaves like Ornaments
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!
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Knowing the Mission--Prayer
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!
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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Passages
From this vantage point, we noticed many forms of transportation. Come see how this is likened, analogous, to following God's Will.
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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With Eyes on You
Cat's eyes from a neighbor's window, reminded me of Jesus' watchful care.
Deborah Goshorn-Stenger
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The Vine, the Branches, the Tree
A fallen branch, upon a background of leaves, reminded me of the truth of John 15:5. Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches. Come, abide!
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