Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
When I was doing a character study on Ruth of the Bible, I started investigating the affects that labels can have on her self-image. Did the labels assigned to Ruth in her early life leave scars in adulthood? Did they affect her as she married into an Hebrew family and as she was introduced to… Read More
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9, NIV)
Labels bias our perceptions, thinking, and behavior. A label or story can either separate us from, or connect us to, others. It also affects our most important relationship—the one we have with God. It is critically important that we evaluate our labels because their effects are clearly seen in our life stories. Throughout our lives,… Read More
To reiterate: See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1, NIV Live in that love.
Who are you? I’m not asking for your name. Nor am I asking what you do for a living. Do you know who you are? This is an essential question, because your words, feelings, and actions come out of your beliefs. Who you believe you are affects everything. Your behavior doesn’t determine your identity. Your mistakes, failures, and… Read More
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