Life is good–today. Tomorrow, we may be devastated. Read More
it’s more than feeling sorry
“Tell Tommy you’re sorry you hit him.” That’s how we learned to say we’re sorry–our parents taught us behaviors. Unfortunately, our feelings (Were we really sorry?) didn’t always match the act. We said we were sorry so we could get back to playing. We obeyed the rules and continued doing our own thing. The truth is,… Read More
could this be the help he is providing?
God’s promise in Psalm 46 says: God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. You tell me, “But I prayed for help. I cried out on my knees and through my tears for help and no help came.” Could it be true? I know that God always keeps his promises–that… Read More
patriarchy and women’s empowerment
The description on the back of my new book, Less Than a Widow, (shown at left) says: Kathleen Evenhouse paints a rich picture of the traditions and trials of ancient womanhood as she skillfully brings new life into the ageless account of the biblical Ruth. As the 3000-year-old story unfolds, it becomes clear that today’s women… Read More
conversations
Conversation Group #1: “Which one is Ruth? You’re kidding, right? She’s one who doesn’t look at all like the rest of us.” “Can you believe that accent—you can’t understand a word she’s saying, and she walks around Bethlehem as if she thinks she belongs here. I don’t like it.” “Poor Naomi—to have a woman like… Read More
put it in gear
Are you as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind? Read More
choose what you think and rethink
Have you ever had a thought just “pop” into your head? In reality, thoughts either come in through your five senses and take up residence or they already live there–they own actual real estate in your brain. The Bad News: Negative thoughts that run on a track that loops through your mind constantly bathes your… Read More
