Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. (Jeremiah 29:11, The Message)
Got a message from a daughter who was experiencing a rough morning: “I could use a Mom-hug right now.” I sent words of encouragement and love, and a few GIFs of virtual hugs. And God sent a friend of mine who noticed what she needed, and—prompted by the Holy Spirit—gave her a warm hug. How… Read More
Sorry, not genetically predisposed to folding laundry. What do you call a deer who can write with both their left and right hooves?Bambidextrous. If I have to put my coffee down, the answer is “NO!”
What is the foundation of your life? Where is your safe place? Who do you turn to? There is none like God, Jeshurun, riding to your rescue through the skies, his dignity haloed by clouds.The ancient God is home on a foundation of everlasting arms.He drove out the enemy before you and commanded, “Destroy!”Israel lived securely, the fountain of Jacob… Read More
There’s far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There’s also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting. (Philippians 1:29-30, MSG) I look around me, at home, in my town, state, country, and world, and it would be easy to ask, “Where are you, God?” Look at all… Read More
What do you call a paper airplane that refuses to fly? Stationery. How many pieces of candy corn do you think you will eat before you ask youself: “I wonder what a candle would taste like?” Morning: Too tired to thinkNoon: Still thought impaired.Supper time: Leave something in the microwave til the end of the… Read More
Having a hard day, week, month, year? Are you feeling overwhelmed or without hope? Here’s God’s message for you. Believe it. There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn… Read More
