Close friends for almost 50 years; Our kids called them Uncle Larry and Aunt Jan: conservative midwesterners, passionate believers, straight arrows came to town for a visit and a 50th Central College reunion, and our family gathered to spend Sunday with these special more-than-friends. But something was different. To quote their daughter’s text: “Holy #@! Mom… Read More
“Life’s not fair; don’t expect it to be.”
“Life’s not fair; don’t expect it to be.” ~Monty Williams Monty Williams, retired NBA player and Assistant Coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, lost hiswife in a traffic accident in February 2016. Three of his five children were also in the car but survived. The person who caused the accident was inebriated. Monty had promised… Read More
What’s the big deal about Easter?
Would you be willing to die for me? Would I be willing to die for you? Jesus was and did! That’s what makes this Good Friday. Does that mean you won’t die a physical death? No, we are human, and we will all die. But what then? Jesus defeated death. That’s where his death and… Read More
a variety of gifts for the common good
My dad died over 20 years ago but for the last week he’s been on my mind. We’d been hiking with children and grandchildren in the Colorado mountains. Growing up, my family’s favorite camping spots were in mountains. We loved to hike, and my dad was one enthusiastic trekker. Back home, the fond memories continued to… Read More
if Jesus were just asleep
Thoughts on Good Friday: If Jesus were just asleep instead of lying dead on a slab in a tomb, he could: stretch out his toes and touch me, surprise me with his presence, talk to me, comfort and encourage me. But he lived, died (for me), and rose again over 2000 years ago. He is alive.… Read More
take a closer look at Jesus
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus had s a warm and uniquely intimate relationship with Jesus. So when Lazarus became fatally ill, his sisters, knowing how much Jesus’ loved them, banked their appeal for his help on his love. Read their story in John 11:1-43. Mary and Martha knew Jesus as a healer, teacher, Messiah, and close friend—but living… Read More
cry out to Jesus
So many people I know are spending these winter days, weeks, and months beside a loved one who is dying. I can’t always be there with you, at your side to sit quietly in support, to hold your hand or give you a hug, to weep with you… So I give you music that filled… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 