I don’t have to be afraid. I don’t have to depend on my own strength. God is my refuge and strength.
Bible Doodle: Psalm 121:1-2
Bible Doodle: Psalm 40:17
I’m a mess. I’m nothing and have nothing: make something of me.You can do it; you’ve got what it takes— but God, don’t put it off.Psalm 40:17 (MSG)
Beauty and the Beast
I grew up hearing Bible stories. I was also fascinated by fables and fairy tales. I loved reading and imagining myself as a character in the story—I could be anyone I wanted to be. I didn’t realize it then, but doing this helped me figure out who I was and who I wanted to be.… Read More
Bible Doodle: 1 Chronicles 16:11
Study God and his strength, seek his presence day and night. 1 Chronicles 16:11, The Message Spend time with God—a necessary component of relationship. Ask Him for a sign of His hands in your life. He is always there.
Ask for a sign?
If I ask God for a sign, am I asking in doubt or in faith? Gideon asked, multiple times.God gave him what he needed.One time the sign was down in the enemy camp, and God said, “Go see it.”He obeyed, saw it, obeyed again, and the battle was won. Doubting Thomas asked for a sign.Jesus… Read More
Known by Love
The aim of the believer’s practices of piety and the aim of everything we are called to do is twofold or it is wrong. The aim is that we are to become those who love God and those who love others. The kingdom vision of Jesus is a kingdom filled up with people who are… Read More
What is your definition of love?
We receive love in childhood through affection, wise discipline, affirmation, laughter, play, prayer . . . in lots of ways both large and small. We start to make our own lists of what love is while we are still in the womb, and we add to it throughout our childhood. Then we put it in… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 