Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
Grandparenting begins with parenting,but parenting doesn’t end with grandparenting. The constant needs of toddlers, to the sass and angst of junior high,and the eye-rolling or still-a-kidness of teens gives way to young adultswho know all the right ways to do things. Consistent adulting takes its toll, on your grownup kids,and parents help fill the gaps,… Read More
Are you down in the dumps? Are you afraid? Are you discouraged with life? Praise God. If you just can’t think of anything, read a psalm, sing a hymn, do the motions to an old Sunday School tune and belt it out. Keep going. Remember all the things He has done for you. Say thank… Read More
Someone walked by my table in the coffee shop and asked, “How are you?”I answered, “I’m good, thanks.”“Glad to hear it,” he said in passing. “Am I really?” I asked myself, looking at my hand and remembered:Thumb: Praise God in every situation.Pointer: and my faith will ignite and burn brightly,Tall Finger: so that I can… Read More
When Jesus was on the earth, He didn’t insist that others meet a certain standard to earn His love and presence. He remembered creating everyone in the image of Himself, His Father, and the Holy Spirit. He loved them even at their most unloveable. Lord, help me to love as you do.
Had fun with grandkids over spring break this year. Two stayed over, and two more joined us for a day. Son Jim joined us for supper and a game of Catch Phrase—my all time favorite game. Girls had a spa day. Three played all morning on a Switch. Iit’s amazing how noisy video games can… Read More
“Show me the way.” A good prayer for every morning. Citing my picture sources: Doing something creative is my favorite! And I love visuals–not only do they help me learn, but they take me places in my mind. I also use them to meditate on scripture or doodle a picture of what I hear from… Read More
I did not experience living near extended family growing. Most relatives were in the Midwest, and we lived out west: New Mexico and California. Just about every other year, we made the drive cross country to see family, and as we were a family of eight, we were usually split up while we were there… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 