I remember the song from the 1960s, “If that’s all there is, then let’s keep dancing; let’s break out the booze and have a ball … if that’s all there is.” And even though my teenage years were full of fast ascents to mountaintops followed by equally-as-fast descents to the bottomless pit, I knew it… Read More
Philippians 3:7-11 What’s in your plus column?
Saul wanted to exterminate the Christians–those stubborn misinformed low-lives who didn’t have any of the right credentials. God stopped him in his tracks and turned his life totally upside down. Everything changed, so it only made sense that he got a new name–Paul. Everything he had believed in and strived for–everything–was worth absolutely nada. But… Read More
Senior coffee
It happened earlier this month in Georgia. I was given a “senior coffee” without requesting it. I didn’t realize it until I was sitting at the table eating and glanced at the ticket. My husband laughed and said, “Saved us some change.” My reaction was totally different. I spent a few extra minutes in the… Read More
Insatiable Self
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
Philippians 2:5-8 Servant-hearted and obedient
What is my attitude supposed to be? Am I to be someone who is always concerned about my status, my importance, and recognition for who I am? No, God calls me to give up status to be servant-hearted and obedient to Him. Philippians 2:5-8 (New Living Translation) You must have the same attitude… Read More
Philippians 2:3-4 Humility
When we live in the flow of the river of humility, we enjoy the flow of the living water. Storms of selfish ambition and vain conceit cause our rivers to overflow their boundaries bringing damage and heartache. We need to forget ourselves long enough to lend a hand to others. Philippians 1:29-30 (New… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 