Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
There’s far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There’s also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting. (Philippians 1:29-30, MSG) I look around me, at home, in my town, state, country, and world, and it would be easy to ask, “Where are you, God?” Look at all… Read More
In the fall of 2024, after my mother’s death followed by 14 months of at least one illness per month, I was asked if I had “a word” to set the tone for the next year. I laughed, because that’s not a tradition I’ve ever taken part in. But, to my surprise, the word “Jubilee”… Read More
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5 (ESV) The phrase “joy is a form of resistance” emphasizes the idea that experiencing and expressing joy can be a powerful act of defiance against adversity, oppression, or despair. It suggests that joy is not… Read More
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place. 1 Chronicles 16:27 then that person can pray to God and find favor with him, they will see God’s face and shout for joy; he will restore them to full well-being. Job 33:26 You make known to me the path of life; you will… Read More
Joy is a diamond in the center of my being,a gracious gift that does not erodeeven when it is washed by acidic hateor flooded with the false sweetness of manipulation. Joy is in the presence the Holy Spirit, living in me,Who does not cringe from the heat of the fiery furnaceor the bleak icicles of… Read More
You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. Acts 2:28
6 So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. 7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials,… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 