I admit it—I’m addicted to NCIS and have been for years. My DVR is set to record all new shows, and my husband and I always watch this way—no commercials. Okay, one other confession. The DVR is also set to record any new Dr. Who shows, but since we downgraded our channels to save money,… Read More
Colossians 1:10 1 + 2 = 3
I’m not an equation kind of person–I learn by stories and visuals–but this verse is an equation for life, and God gave it to us. We pray (for ourselves and others) asking for wise minds, attuned spirits, and understanding. Why? So that we can life a life worthy of the Lord (with His help) with… Read More
Colossians 1:7-8 Splashes of His love
Whatever I fill my mind, heart, and soul with, it splashes on everyone around me. Lord, fill me with your love and let it overflow! Colossians 1:7-8 (The Message) The Message bears fruit and gets larger and stronger, just as it has in you. From the very first day you heard and recognized… Read More
Colossians 1:6 The whole world will hear the good news
The gospel–God’s grace in all its truth–is spreading throughout the whole world. How about in your neighborhood? Colossians 1:6 (The Message) This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day… Read More
Colossians 1:3-5 Our future is heaven
When I read these verses, I drew a straight line to represent our ascent and growth in faith and hope when we join in God’s purpose and are filled with his love. But circumstances, sins, doubts, pain–the reality of life–make the line full of hills we struggle up and valleys we careen down into despite… Read More
Philippians 4:14-16 Support
We aren’t all called to take on the challenges that Paul’s life was so full of. But we are all called on to support each other. Philippians 4:14-16 (The Message) It was a beautiful thing that you came alongside me in my troubles. You Philippians well know, and you can be sure I’ll never forget… Read More
Philippians 4:4-5 Let your light shine
You are a mirror. A light reflects off of you onto everyone you come in contact with. What affect does the light you reflect have on others? Does it burn? Does it make them shut their eyes and turn their face away? Is it warm and inviting? Is it judging and condemning–reaching to expose every… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 