Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
Psalm 1 was written during Israel’s captivity in Babylon after the horrors of war. Yet, it starts with the word “Blessed.” Life is hard, and we weep (Psalm 137:1), and God’s people are powerless, but not hopeless. Why not? But [the one] whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day… Read More
Political parties and news reports would have us believe that people in one party have compassion, while those in the other party don’t care what happens to anyone who isn’t them. Choose your party. We all point fingers, but how do we show compassion for others? I don’t believe there is only one way to… Read More
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!
Kathleen S Evenhouse 