Every person in the human race is born with a condition I call insatiable self: “It’s all about me.” As we grow in age and stature, we add another sentence: “It’s all about me. It’s never enough.” Hopefully, the maturation process brings the realization that everything doesn’t revolve around the earth, but the earth orbits… Read More
Jesus calms the storm
As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus was… Read More
Dei-Phototropism
Designed and planted by the Master Gardener2 and nourished by His Word, I bask in His love song.3 Turning my face to His Son, I am showered with blessings, cascaded with rivers of His Light.4 When winter storms buffet and ice weighs heavily on my branches, I remain rooted deeply, secure in the green pastures… Read More
Philippians 1:29-30: Privilege of the Struggle
We have the privilege of suffering for him. Humanly speaking, suffering of any kind doesn’t sound like a privilege. But Paul wasn’t speaking in human terms, but in terms of a human being filled with the Holy Spirit. We trust, we believe, we struggle, we suffer–we are in the midst of it. And we are… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 