Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
I don’t keep a daily journal, but if I did, this story would be in it with top billing. It truly happened, but I added my running mental commentary.After all, it;s my journal. Early on the Saturday morning after Christmas, our footsteps and the scrape-thump of John’s walker echoed in empty hospital halls. As we… Read More
I’m a mess. I’m nothing and have nothing: make something of me.You can do it; you’ve got what it takes— but God, don’t put it off.Psalm 40:17 (MSG)
How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Psalm 13:2, NIV Some things are hard to change: to stop one action and choose another. Once when you are addicted, it’s even harder. But there’s help and hope. Look on me and… Read More
So, you took the short cut. Where did you end up? Did you get all turned around and lost? Did you try to cut corners, save time, or just get ‘er done? A devotional by Wayne Stiles tells the story of the miraculous rescue of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. They headed off in the opposite… Read More
Samuel then took a large stone and placed it between the towns of Mizpah and Jeshanah. He named it Ebenezer (which means “the stone of help”), for he said, “Up to this point the Lord has helped us!” 1 Samuel 7:12 Happy New Year!
…because you thought getting your book published meant you crossed the finish line. I thought as I worked on the 5th draft in 7 years, “My book is good now; I can feel it.” And others read it and said, “This is it!” A publisher agreed, and I introduced my book, Less Than a Widow,… Read More
God’s promise in Psalm 46 says: God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. You tell me, “But I prayed for help. I cried out on my knees and through my tears for help and no help came.” Could it be true? I know that God always keeps his promises–that… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 