38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[k] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39, NIV
Live Life Laughing
Why are camels the color of sand?Camel-flauge How do snails fight?They slug it out. The opposite of a croissant, is a happy uncle.
Bible Doodle: Romans 1:20
20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. (Romans 1:20, ESV) Have you noticed how many times patterns seem to be repeated throughout all of creation? What invisible attribute of God… Read More
Cry Me a River
“Don’t cry.”Lord, don’t let those words pass my lipsand plug up a needed releaseof pressure through tearsto avoid explosion.Something insidewants to be expressed, released, unshackled. Strong emotions,when hidden deep inside,inflate over timeand shoot to the surfacelike a submerged beach ball surges, burgeons, bursts forth. Let me be okay with tears,an inbuilt, relief mechanism,as they flow… Read More
Live Life Laughing
Sometimes, it’s nice to know that others enjoy silliness and a good laugh as much as I do. My friend, Carol Van Klompenberg, blogs on substack, and this one made me laugh. I’d love to wear a cow costume to a staff meeting and come up with a talk full of cow pies, I mean,… Read More
Bible Doodle: Psalm 30:5
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5 (ESV) The phrase “joy is a form of resistance” emphasizes the idea that experiencing and expressing joy can be a powerful act of defiance against adversity, oppression, or despair. It suggests that joy is not… Read More
A Life’s Worth of Parenting
Grandparenting begins with parenting,but parenting doesn’t end with grandparenting. The constant needs of toddlers, to the sass and angst of junior high,and the eye-rolling or still-a-kidness of teens gives way to young adultswho know all the right ways to do things. Consistent adulting takes its toll, on your grownup kids,and parents help fill the gaps,… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 