Building Relationships: Finding Hope in God's Love

Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

Your Value and Self Worth

Have you ever felt not good enough?

“Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.” Psalm 119:165

Your name is etched on the Lord’s heart.

Psalm 71:9 - “Do not let me fall by the way when I am old. Do not leave me alone when my strength is gone.”

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger (Wild Forget Me Not Flower; Promised Land State Park, PA.)

Leading by Example with Godly Influence.

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” Psalm 90:12.

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger

Preserving faithfulness in hard times.

Deuteronomy 31:1-13

Help encourage others to choose joy.

Philippians 4:8

Picture of Lisa’s grandmother Ursula having a snowball fight with husband Otto and friends.

Do you think God will take away pride and give humility to those who ask Him?

Exodus 8:1-32

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger

Seeing through the eyes of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 10

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger.

Having a conversation with God.

Does your prayer life consist of a wish list?

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger (Landis Park, Plumsteadville, PA) It is a peaceful place to walk and be in God's presence for conversation.

When pain has a purpose.

Romans 5:3-5

Picture of Lisa’s grandfather during WWII while being treated for a gunshot wound in the hospital. (Zittau, Germany)

Unlock the door of fear and let God In

Hebrews 4:12-13

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger (Fort Ticonderoga: Lake George, NY)

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place through all generations.” Psalm 90:1

Have you had your fair share of miseries, and what can sometimes feel like wandering in the wilderness?

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger (Red Rock Canyons, NV)

Do you ever find yourself entangled in gossip?

“But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness.” 2 Timothy 2:16 ESV

Pictured: Mosca Sisters (Lisa’s grandmother and aunts)

Serve Others in Love and Kindness

“For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty, and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35

Seeking the opportunity in a lack of direction.

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger in New Mexico.

Staying Positive in a Negative World

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger (Lisa’s mother Jo-Ann)

“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger. Pictured: Woodturned baby rattle ornament. Hand crafted by my husband Howard made from the actual crib both our boys used.

Pulling weeds; letting God’s light in your heart.

As I work in the garden, the garden works in me.

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger in home garden.