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.

“He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:32

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger - Communion during covid pandemic at home.

“Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.” Jeremiah 42:3

Even though we pray, why does our heart desire a personal pleasing preference? Do we truly want what God wants for us?

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger (Norbetin Abbey Community, New Mexico - walking path)

Just be me, Who God made me to be”

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger (Perky Joe’s Cafe)

“Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:3 (NASB)

When we endure hardship with a soldier’s attitude, we do not give up, and march on following out our mission. Then we witness remarkable things that happen in the name of Jesus Christ.

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger (Promised Land State Park, PA)

What do you want to be when you grow up?

“The LORD will work out his plans for my life — for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.” Psalm 138:8 (NLT)

Practicing gratefulness to find contentment.

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger, Lake George, New York

“By faith we understand that the world has been created by the word of God so that what is seen has not been made out of things that are visible.” Hebrews 11:3 NASB

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger at Norbertine Abbey, Albuquerque,New Mexico.

“Everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin, Author

Have you ever had a difficult circumstance, one that seems almost impossible to get through?

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger, Lake George, New York

PAUSE, and remember, that God is your protector, Grace giver, your mighty warrior.

Picture taken by Lisa Stenger, Beltzville State Park, Pennsylvania