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
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
I’m a door!
In his song “With Every Act of Love,” Jason Grey sings: “God put a million, million doors in the world for His love to walk through, and one of those doors is you.” Lord, help me to never lock the door! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4bB7BUxBbY
anticipatory anxiety
Anticipation. Hearing that word, many of you in my generation will think of the Carly Simon song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67oN0YQVgdo). I’m humming the chorus right now. But if I’m honest, for much of my life anticipation was all about worrying–“preparing” as I liked to call it. “What should I wear? What will I say? What will they think? What if he gets… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 