Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
“Don’t cry.”Lord, don’t let those words pass my lipsand plug up a needed releaseof pressure through tearsto avoid explosion.Something insidewants to be expressed, released, unshackled. Strong emotions,when hidden deep inside,inflate over timeand shoot to the surfacelike a submerged beach ball surges, burgeons, bursts forth. Let me be okay with tears,an inbuilt, relief mechanism,as they flow… Read More
People may tell you that you aren’t supposed to grieve, that your sadness reveals a lack of faith. “Jesus carried your grief, so you don’t have to carry it any more.” What does the Bible have to say about grief? Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15, NLT When Jesus… Read More
“Don’t cry.” I hope those words do not come out of my mouth. Why? Because I believe that tears serve as a release valve, a safe way to discharge steam so the pressure doesn’t continue to build. If you are crying, it is because something needs to be expressed, released, or unshackled. It might be… Read More
Even now my witness is in heaven; my advocate is on high.My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God;on behalf of a man he pleads with God as one pleads for a friend. Job 16:19-21, NIV
Do tears reveal weakness? Outside of physical reactions to irritants such as gnats trying to bathe on your eyeball, tears reveal strong emotion. They may be inconvenient at times–maybe when we are facing bullies or trying to convince someone that we really don’t give a flying leap what they think. But there are times when tears should… Read More
So many people I know are spending these winter days, weeks, and months beside a loved one who is dying. I can’t always be there with you, at your side to sit quietly in support, to hold your hand or give you a hug, to weep with you… So I give you music that filled… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 