Here it is again! That all too familiar feeling of insecurity, of feeling unloved, of not being connected with the one I love the most. I know that feeling and can now recognize it when it sneaks up on me—the desire to whine, to manipulate schedules, subtle or not so subtle hints that I am … Continue reading Rooted and Grounded
Author: Eva Burkholder
Racing Wagon
"I feel like I am driving a wagon at full speed and it's about to take off and drag me behind," I told the ladies at my table during a luncheon. Finally I had words to put to how I have been feeling about my life recently. My ministry, which I really love, is gaining … Continue reading Racing Wagon
More and More At Home
The red couch where I like to meet with God On my most recent trip I visited a country where there are temples everywhere, elaborate, gilded temples where one expects to meet with God. But he isn't there. From Acts 17:24 we know that the Lord of heaven and earth does not live in temples built by … Continue reading More and More At Home
Unlimited Resources
I am tired. My soul is weary from nearly two months of grieving, traveling, being out of routine, engaging with lots of people (I am an introvert after all), hosting guests, not enough time with my spouse or by myself and facing even more upheaval in the weeks ahead. I am not complaining for this … Continue reading Unlimited Resources
Named by God
The Apostle Paul identifies the One to whom he is praying: [The Father] from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. Ephesians 3:15 My name is Eva Maureen Dubert Burkholder. I was named after my aunt. While Aunt E got the shortened form, I never had a nick name. Eva means "life or … Continue reading Named by God
A Tribute to My Friend
I don't actually remember when I first met Lori. One day, she and Ben just showed up at our church. And they wanted to be our friends, so Mark and I started hanging out with them, sharing our stories and doing life together. Little did I know what a blessing I would receive in Lori. … Continue reading A Tribute to My Friend
Grief and Love
I was standing on the banks of Lake James in Angola, IN while my friend lay dying many miles away. As the water rippled up to the shore, the waves of grief washed over me. The November wind blew strongly in my face and through my pants, harsh and cold like the disease that ripped … Continue reading Grief and Love
The Perfect Foursome
Not often does one find a couple friendship where all four enjoy and challenge each other. Mark and I were knee deep in reentry after twelve years of ministry overseas. We were settled in Mark's home town and didn't have many friends. On top of that, we were on church staff which unfortunately put a … Continue reading The Perfect Foursome
