Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
My husband and I are preparing to enter into a new kind of living situation: multiple generations in one home. And it’s an adventure. It will no longer by “my house,” but “our house.” To do this well, we are all going to have to learn to habitually practice respect for each other in our… Read More
What does Christmas mean to you? Here are some songs to help you focus on Jesus today. Merry Christmas.
ADVENT means “coming” in Latin. The dictionary defines it as “the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.”Christian theology says ADVENT is the coming or second coming of Christ.Most of us associate ADVENT with WAITING. Nobody says, “I love waiting… in traffic.” in a queue at the grocery store.” to talk to a real… Read More
In my advent waiting, my coming into being, do I recognize Jesus when I see Him? Am I unsure who He isbecause I have him in a boxwrapped in fine paper and ribbons limited by my expectations and understanding? My finite mind can only hold tiny glimpses of our all-powerful, infinite God, the great I… Read More
I love Christmas music, and I listen to an eclectic mix of styles. However, I am finding there are also some songs I turn off immediately. I’m sure you do, too. But in case our tastes are in sync, I’d like to share a few of my favorites. Enjoy. The First Noel/Mary, Mary: Sarah McLachlan… Read More
At least once an hour on NPR for a few days before Thanksgiving, I heard advice and stories about how to keep your cool at a family gathering. In our family, we prefer chaos. Our family is noisy and quite informal, and we try to pull in as many as we can to be part… Read More
Does my life reflect what I believe? How about my words? Is my faith in God the most important thing in my life? Then why don’t I proselytize? By that I mean reflect God in my thoughts, words, actions, calendar, and checkbook. If I am doing that, am I stepping into the opportunities to talk… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 