Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
Noah spent 120 years in advent–that’s how long he spent waiting and “becoming”for the big natural disaster that God told him was coming. He had a few things to do to get ready–like build a boat that was as long as a football field plus half. He had to get buy-in from his wife and… Read More
What is advent? Before this morning (when I looked it up) I would have said it was “the time before” or “a time of waiting.” But there’s more to it than that. The Merriam-Webster dictionary gives this definition (when not capitalized): a coming into being or use such as”the advent of pasteurization” or “the advent of… Read More
I went through the Bible looking for stories of what it was like to live in the Kingdom of God here on earth. I found a lot of miracles of healing, which I have experienced myself. This story about Dorcas really touched my heart. Do you know a woman like this—one who quietly goes about… Read More
You ever meet someone and love them immediately? That’s how it was with my mother-in-law. We even enjoyed sharing the same birthday—somehow it was more fun to share it with someone else. Mama Lucy died ten years ago, and, now, with the passing of my mother, I am assuming the matriarchal role. I pray that… Read More
Our mother lived 99½ years on this earth and is now enjoying the timelessness of eternity with God in heaven. I praise God for His design of this woman and thank Him for her presence in our lives. Born the sixth child of immigrant farmers, Mom grew with her roots firmly planted in block NW… Read More
I was sleeping at my daughter’s house, and in the middle of the night I heard footsteps. The clicking nails of dog paws traveled from the front door, through the hall, and into her bedroom. They paused a moment, then made another circle from the front to the back door. I knew it was Alan,… Read More
In what way do you find truth most clearly? I visited a church in Visalia, California, in September. Pastor Joel Renkema showed a scenic picture, followed by a painting of the same scene. He asked, “Which one tells the truth the best?” My mind worm was born with that question, and it prompted this blog.… Read More
