We receive love in childhood through affection, wise discipline, affirmation, laughter, play, prayer . . . in lots of ways both large and small. We start to make our own lists of what love is while we are still in the womb, and we add to it throughout our childhood. Then we put it in… Read More
How do you define love?
The Word of God tells us what love is and what it is not. We often don’t realize that our personal definitions and the definition from scripture don’t line up. We may be able to quote the love chapter (1 Corinthians 13), but still don’t realize all the clauses that we have added to… Read More
Ephesians 2:18-22 Together, we are His house
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son. Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell and on the third He rose again and ascended… Read More
What is love?
What is love? This is a question that has been pondered, poemed, painted, pinpointed, pontificated, and perused since Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden. Don’t forget all the songs—written, played, and sung in every genre by every generation. What is love? There’s no clear answer or, rather, there are millions of answers. So… Read More
Ephesians 2:14-18 A fresh start
Equal access. One family. No more insiders and outsiders. Only through our Savior Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit in us. One world-wide community. Ephesians 2:14-18(New Living Translation) For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross,… Read More
Daily decision
We all get dressed, and some of us accessorize. We all gather whatever it is we will need to get us through the day. But do we remember the most important thing–do we start our days with praise? Looking in the closet or the open dresser drawer can become a time to remind ourselves to… Read More
Ephesians 2:11-13 I didn’t have a clue!
Once I was on the outside. Now I’m part of the family of God. Once I had no clue about God, his promises, his love, and his grace. Now, because of his mercy, sacrifice, and victory over death, I am in on it altogether. God is love, and He loves me. I don’t take it… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 