My mother is terrified of water, and I’ve been afraid of water since I was a toddler and got knocked over by waves at the beach. My parents made sure I went to swimming lessons–over and over again–hoping that learning how to swim would dissolve the dread and replace it with confidence. I became competent,… Read More
Philippians 3:12-14 No Turning Back
Opening myself up to the Holy Spirit, inviting him into my heart to help me clean house and replace my sinfulness with his goodness–a lifelong process. I’m not there yet, won’t get there in my lifetime, but I’m staying in the race–a cross country marathon toward the goal. Join me. Philippians 3:12-14 (The… Read More
Philippians 3:1 Rejoice
Before you read the verse, look at the picture puzzle below and see if you can figure out what it says. Hint, it’s a 4-word phrase, and it’s how we can live every day. Philippians 3:1 (New Living Translation) Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get… Read More
Philippians 2:25-30 He put his life on the line
Epaphroditus went on a mercy mission to bring help to Paul, bring him money from his friends in Philippi (prisoners had to pay for their own upkeep). It was dangerous, and he became desperately ill. He stepped forward, volunteered, for this task because he felt called by God to do so, and what happened? He… Read More
Philippians 2:17-18 Let’s rejoice together!
Holy Spirit, help me to emulate Paul and joyfully dedicate my whole life, in faith, to your purpose. I rejoice and praise you with all the saints–past, present, and future. Philippians 2:17-18 (New Living Translation) But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering… 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
Philippians 2:1-2 We have Christ in common
We have Christ in common with each other; his Spirit lives in each one of us. This gives us a bond and a basis to get along with each other and to work together toward one purpose. Do we have to all agree with everyone, have the same ideas or preferences? No we are all… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 