When you are on your death bed, what is going to matter? Your fancy car? Your vacation home? Your gold medals or other awards of earthly achievements? You are going to meet God–just you without your fine clothes, toys, or possessions. He is going to asking you what you chose in life. What will your… Read More
Colossians 3:1-4 Raised to new life
New life. New perspective. New thoughts. New future. Colossians 3:1-4 (New Living Translation) Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died… Read More
Colossians 2:6-7 Living for Him
There’s a progression that continues throughout your lifetime here on earth. It starts when you acknowledge Jesus as your Lord and Savior; then you pursue your relationship with Him by reading His word, talking with Him, learning about Him, praising Him, thanking Him–rooting yourself in Him. And as you do, you start to live for… Read More
Colossians 1:21-23 Treasure the gift
Do I treasure this gift? Do I start my day praising God that he gave, gives, and will give it to me today and every day? Am I living within the light of that gift so that the light of God reflects off of me and onto those around me? Colossians 1:21-23 (The Message)… Read More
Where have our lives gone?
Sometimes it’s the half-asleep conversations that nail the subject right on the old nosey. Him: “I’m going to be 63 in a few weeks.” Her: “I know. Where have our lives gone?” Him: “Into all of those people [our family] who were in our house yesterday.” I married a poet.
Do you get along with your coach?
It’s happening again—the game of musical chairs among football coaches. I live on the periphery of this world (translated: don’t really give a rip but hear the constant discussion due to others’ interest). Have you been listening? Do you hear a strong similarity between this dialogue and the political discussions leading up to the November… Read More
Passing through the fire
I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 