I have a purpose, a direction, a raison d’etre. I need to listen to God daily, continue in strong relationship with him, and choose to follow where he leads. Psalm 1:4-5 (The Message) You’re not at all like the wicked, who are mere windblown dust— Without defense in court, unfit company for… Read More
Passing through the fire
I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians… Read More
Psalm 1:1-2 What will I choose today?
Every minute, every hour, and every day I get to choose–this ability and opportunity of choice is God-given. Could I ever love like that? Could I give you my constant love and attention, leave my gloriousness for a time to be confined in the shell and time of a human life for you, even suffer… Read More
Philippians 4:19-20 God’s eternal generosity
If I always have to be the giver instead of the receiver, will I be able to accept God’s eternal generosity? Philippians 4:19-20 (The Message) You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. Our God and Father abounds… Read More
Blink
“Ready for a surprise? You blink twenty-five times every minute. Each blink takes one-fifth of a second. So if you take a ten-hour automobile trip, averaging forty miles per hour, you’ll drive thirty-three miles with your eyes closed!” (Chuck Swindoll, Insight for Living, http://www.insight.org) This is the first paragraph of a July letter from Pastor… Read More
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine. part 4
“You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on… Read More
Philippians 4:10
We are made to belong to each other, to be loved. And when those who love us also pray on our behalf, we are truly blessed. Philippians 4:10 (The Message) I’m glad in God, far happier than you would ever guess—happy that you’re again showing such strong concern for me. Not that you ever… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 