I don’t know whether to laugh, cry, or snort with disgust. Mitt Romney is a Mormon. Kennedy was a Catholic. The press—and let’s be honest, all of us—are having a field day discussing whether or not his faith will have any bearing on his views and actions if he becomes president of the United States.… Read More
Do I affirm or condemn?
Is there anyone who doesn’t like to be affirmed about who they are or what they have accomplished? Honest expressions of affirmation feed us. We affirm babies without even thinking about it. Even when they don’t yet understand our words, our tone and mannerisms come through when we say things like “What a beautiful smile… Read More
Cleaning out the fridge
After listening to me whine about having to clean out the fridge–there were fuzzy things growing in containers in the back–a coworker told me a way that she avoided that job altogether. Every evening as she does the supper dishes, she goes through one shelf in her refrigerator, checking the viability of the leftovers and… Read More
Philippians 2:12-13 According to His purpose
My job is to open my heart to the cleansing and healing power of God, to invite his Holy Spirit to shine its light into all the dark spots. When I do this, He works in me so that my life, my energy, my fruits are all according to his purpose and design. … Read More
Philippians 1:15-17 What are your motives?
Paul says, “The Good News is the Good News no matter who’s doing the telling or why.” I want to have regular checkups on my heart. Does it match the words of my mouth or am I in need of a transplant? Philippians 1:15-17 (New Living Translation) It’s true that some are preaching out of… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 