Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
Paul laid out profound theological truths in the first part of this letter, not to correct any wrongdoing, but to encourage the readers to mature in the faith. Today’s verses are a great catalyst for my faith-life every time I read or remember them, because they bring my focus to who God is, help me… Read More
Paul preached the truth of the gospel: ethnic diversity in the church is God’s idea (verse 13), and it was going to require a radical new way of living. 1 Corinthian 12 tells us that it doesn’t matter who or what we are when we have all be baptized into one body by one Spirit,… Read More
It occurred to me as I am going through these verses, that the method we are using has a similarity to lectio divina, which is a monastic study tool that goes through scriptures three times with meditation. We read it, go through it again looking for information, and then we write or draw what we… Read More
In modern days we have all kinds of legal documents, badges, uniforms, and “perks” to prove who we are, what we own, and what kind of authority we wield. The seal authenticated that the message was the real deal. During the times of our study, things were written on sheets of papyrus or parchment. Sheets… Read More
Q: What’s better than a compass? A: Having the Holy Spirit as your guide for life. Coloring is one of my favorite downtime activities, especially with gel pens. I love color! Color is part of God’s creation plan, and I praise Him for it. I also thank him for artists willing to share their talent… Read More
At first glance, this chapter seems like an impossible to-do list, one at which we are sure to fail. Good thing we don’t have to do it on our own. My infomation chart has two columns: one for me and one for how I interact with others. God + Me How I Relate with Others… Read More
How many books have been written over the years about relationships? I wouldn’t even begin to try to count them. Obviously, we humans need help in this arena. Romans 12 is all about relationships, first and foremost about how we relate to God. Once we are in this relationship, it will transform our ways of… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 