Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
I was sleeping at my daughter’s house, and in the middle of the night I heard footsteps. The clicking nails of dog paws traveled from the front door, through the hall, and into her bedroom. They paused a moment, then made another circle from the front to the back door. I knew it was Alan,… Read More
You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. Acts 2:28 When you have filled me with your love, Lord, help me to overflow and splash this love on all around me.
In what way do you find truth most clearly? I visited a church in Visalia, California, in September. Pastor Joel Renkema showed a scenic picture, followed by a painting of the same scene. He asked, “Which one tells the truth the best?” My mind worm was born with that question, and it prompted this blog.… Read More
This poem has been a long-time coming. The beach episode happened on a Florida extended-family summer vacation three years ago. The church service was a few months later. That night the Holy Spirit woke me up, and I wrote down the truths I mention in the poem. The next morning I added a few more… Read More
In order to be filled with contentment I need to make space for it—throwing out comparison and envy. The Holy Spirit will help me identify and chop away the deadwood. Then I start counting my blessings, and there are many even on my worst days.
Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at what will give him the most pleasure. (Philippians 2:13, MSG)
If I ask God for a sign, am I asking in doubt or in faith? Gideon asked, multiple times.God gave him what he needed.One time the sign was down in the enemy camp, and God said, “Go see it.”He obeyed, saw it, obeyed again, and the battle was won. Doubting Thomas asked for a sign.Jesus… Read More
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