Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
“I figure I have a choice; I can get busy living or get busy dying.” This is one of my favorite lines from Shawshank Redemption. Andy, falsely convicted of his wife’s murder, has somehow managed to hang on to hope during 20 years of incarceration. Unexpected information makes a retrial possible, but this opportunity is violently thwarted. Andy goes a… Read More
“While proof may help our faith along, it never believes for us.” Wayne Stiles wrote a great article about how geography can help you deal with your doubts about the Bible. “But,” he says, “we aren’t going to believe the Bible as truth—even in the face of proof—unless we choose to.” Well worth reading: http://www.waynestiles.com/how-geography-helps-destroy-your-doubts-about-the-bible/
I haven’t watched any of the shows that Tony Hale is in but after listening to his interview of NPR’s Fresh Air, I think I’ll check “Veep” out just to see him as an actor. ‘There’s A Reason Why I Play Anxious Characters,’ Says ‘Veep’ Actor Tony Hale In the second half of the interview, his… Read More
I used to have a tree that gave me fits. It was attractive, deep green, and nicely shaped with fragrant blossoms. Unfortunately, it had a bad habit. Whenever a strong wind blew, the tree leaned way over. Its problem? It had weak roots. That top-heavy tree taught me a lesson: Strong roots stabilize growth. If that’s… Read More
Do you remember the story of David and Goliath? Only a boy named David, Only a rippling brook, Only a boy named David, But 5 little stones he took, Only a boy named David, Only a little sling, Only a boy named David, but he could pray and sing… You’re probably thinking, “Of course, I… Read More
What do you need to propel you forward? Amy Poehler’s quote caught my eye. I like what it says and agree with her premise, but somehow it doesn’t feel complete. I want to believe that Amy is describing my extrovert self. I talk to everyone, put all my cards on the table, and am not… Read More
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
Kathleen S Evenhouse 