I read Madeline l’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, and A Swiftly Tilting Planet. But it’s only recently that I have read any of her non-fiction works and discovered a wise, loving, open-minded, strong woman of faith. Although she died in 2007, she has recently become a mentor to me. As a child of… Read More
Philippians 4:11-14 Gradual journey to joy
Is my joy growing? The answer to that question indicates the condition of my heart. Philippians 4:11-14 (The Message) Actually, I don’t have a sense of needing anything personally. I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little.… Read More
Philippians 3:12-14 No Turning Back
Opening myself up to the Holy Spirit, inviting him into my heart to help me clean house and replace my sinfulness with his goodness–a lifelong process. I’m not there yet, won’t get there in my lifetime, but I’m staying in the race–a cross country marathon toward the goal. Join me. Philippians 3:12-14 (The… Read More
What’s on the back of my eyelids?
“Ready for a surprise? You blink twenty-five times every minute. Each blink takes one-fifth of a second. So if you take a ten-hour automobile trip, averaging forty miles per hour, you’ll drive thirty-three miles with your eyes closed!” (Chuck Swindoll, Insight for Living, http://www.insight.org) This is the first paragraph of a July letter from Pastor… Read More
Followed by a yawning cavern
I live next to a deep hole A yawning cavern Waiting for swallow me if I get too near the edge. I back away Every day I need to watch my footing Am I too close? Will I fall in? And I know it’s a bottomless hole. I look at other people’s lives And don’t… Read More
Philippians 1:18-19 Prayer and Response
What makes Paul happy? The fact that the message about Christ is being told. So, he’s rejoicing at the same time that he wants a get-out-of-jail card. What does he know? That his friends are praying for him and the Holy Spirit is helping him. That’s why he has hope. That’s why he can rejoice… Read More
David and Goliath–there’s more to story
You’re probably thinking, “Of course, I know the story of David and Goliath. I learned it in Sunday School. I even remember the little ditty we used to sing.” I’d like to invite you to move past the child’s version and revisit the story. Why? Because God’s word said it was written to teach us, and… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 