1 John 3:1 (MSG) – “What marvellous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it—we’re called children of God! That’s who we really are.” I’m speaking to regular church-goers who have attended church since before you can remember. Perhaps you have said the ‘Sinner’s Prayer” at some point in your life. After […]
Author: Katherine Walden
Hoarding Living Water?
I received short notice late last night that the water company will temporarily shut my water off today. They are working on the water mains into two buildings on my block. One building is older and is being renovated. The other is a thirty-three-storey highrise under construction. In the past, the city’s water company has […]
Love One Another. A command or a suggestion?
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot. And usually, I get into trouble when I think. But in this case, I’ve been reading the Bible every year following the Daily Audio Bible. About a month ago, we were in the book of John, and we came across a very familiar passage. It’s one of the most […]
Allow Me Tell You What You Want
John was on the lookout for a new hangout, a casual cafe close enough to his new job that it would allow him a leisurely and peaceful lunch hour. As he strolled down a crowded sidewalk, he bumped into a sandwich board that advertised a cafe that promised nutritious, delicious, and tantalizing food at a […]
Warning – Don’t Pet Your Peeve
I know that I joke about having a lot of pet peeves. However, I have a pretty good sense of humour. And so, I usually allow trivial pet peeves to wash off of me with nothing more than a shrug and perhaps the opportunity to share a bit of a chuckle. Saying that, I’d still […]
What If It’s Going to be Better Than You Think?
There is a whole lot of speculation going on these days. Most of that speculation is fear-based. What if.. things get worse? What if… I lose my job? What if… food and gas prices continue to soar? I’d like to offer a few alternative what-ifs for you to meditate upon today. What if… …God really […]