In order to forgive, we need to identify with the person who sinned against us. Isn’t that what Jesus did when he came to earth? He became one with us—became our sin. That is how sins are forgiven. In order for us to forgive, we need to enter into the Gethsemane prayer with Jesus: “Abba,… Read More
Colossians 2:20-23 Rules or freedom?
If you had to choose one word to represent how your belief affects your life, would you choose RULES or FREEDOM? Are your actions and words a source of pride? Do you judge yourself and others and award a score for how you acted each day? Are you proud when your score is higher than… Read More
Colossians 2:18-19 Obsession is not the same as faith
Obsession is an extreme state that blocks out everything else, puts us in a rigid box that interferes with our ability to hear God’s soft and quiet voice in our heart, disconnects us from God’s nourishment. Even when we are obsessed with a good thing. Obsession is not the same as faith in the living… Read More
Philippians 4:11-14 What does it take?
Do my circumstances determine my level of contentment? Or can I say, with Paul, that where I am, what I have, my state of health, … none of that really matters because God is with me? I can be on the mountain top or deep in the mucky shadows; I can experience feast or famine;… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 