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
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
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
Begin with Praise
Someone walked by my table in the coffee shop and asked, “How are you?”I answered, “I’m good, thanks.”“Glad to hear it,” he said in passing. “Am I really?” I asked myself, looking at my hand and remembered:Thumb: Praise God in every situation.Pointer: and my faith will ignite and burn brightly,Tall Finger: so that I can… Read More
Visual Correction
In the balcony of the Chicago Convention Center: pencil poised,22-year-old eyes focused on an empty screen, I wait for enlightenment.Puzzled, I notice others scribbling notes, and squint at the speaker.Is he, could he, be writing words that I can’t see? The next day, I made an appointment with an optometrist. How much had I missed… Read More
Spring Break, Grandma Style
Had fun with grandkids over spring break this year. Two stayed over, and two more joined us for a day. Son Jim joined us for supper and a game of Catch Phrase—my all time favorite game. Girls had a spa day. Three played all morning on a Switch. Iit’s amazing how noisy video games can… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 