If you are familiar with the geography of Israel, you know that the Sea of Galilee in the north flows south by way of the Jordan River and empties into the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea goes nowhere, it has no outlet—that’s why it is called the Dead Sea. We can be like this, too.… Read More
Ephesians 1:11-18 He did this so we would give praise and glory to Him.
As a believer I know my purpose in life–to give praise and glory to God. God promises love, blessing, strength, encouragement, help, . . . I need to focus on studying scripture so that I can keep his words in the forefront of everything I think and do. I need to listen for his voice… Read More
Don’t speed
God isn’t in a big hurry—he is outside of time. We are the ones who hurry, and we need to be careful that we don’t try to speed through our sanctification process. Instead, we are to listen and keep pace with the Holy Spirit. Let him lead and guide how fast transformation happens. If, after… Read More
Ephesians 1:7-10
God’s got a plan that can’t be beat–and He lets us see glimpses of it. One piece of the puzzle in HIS AMAZING LOVE, for he loved us so much that He sent his one and only son to die for all of our sins–mine and yours (John 3:16). He created us for relationship with… Read More
Daily moving to maturity
You’ve received Christ, and all your sins are covered under the blood of Jesus. Now it’s time to get on with your new life—shape up or ship out! Ouch! We can’t only address our behavior: Behave right! Look right! Act right! We need more than a surface cleaning–we need transformation. The whole gospel deals with… Read More
Ephesians 1:3-6 The focus of His love
The more I learn about this world, the more amazed I am at the complexities and synchronization. The more science tells me about my brain, my body, the more I see God’s systems throughout it all. There are not enough words to can explain even a portion of who God is. Yet this God designed… Read More
Hold out your cup
God pours grace and peace into our lives. Sometimes it doesn’t feel that way; life can be pretty rough at times. But through it all He is pouring grace and peace. I need to hold out the vessel of myself, my life, and allow him to fill my cup. And then I need to share… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 