As a mentor and a spiritual mother to a few young adults, I often shake my head as I watch them topple right back into sinful patterns they swore they’d never return to. I could see the warning signs they were headed for trouble. And yet, I have to walk the fine line between pointing […]
Author: Katherine Walden
How Not to Eat a Cherry Tomato
“God might want you to extend his love by offering to babysit for the single parent down the street. He might want you to prepare a hearty meal for that lonely older man who lost his wife — and to sit and visit with him while he eats. Who knows, he might even want you […]
You Haven’t Changed a Bit!
It’s not always a compliment to be told, “You haven’t changed a bit!” How do you respond to those who still see you as you once were? You have long moved on by submitting your heart to the Lord. You have held yourself accountable to others and actively worked to conform to Christ’s image. Yet, […]
Allow Hope to Reign in 2023
May 2023 be a year of peace, joy, and hope. May we be grounded in the sure knowledge that no matter what lies ahead in the next 365 days, God will be our anchor, provider, safe harbour, hope, and encourager. We CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens us. He will guide us through […]
Determine to Guard Your Peace
Isaiah 9:6 – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Growing up in a family with five children, Christmas was noisy and full of activity, music […]
It’s Not a Waiting Game for God
Patience is a virtue they say, but it’s a difficult character trait to foster. If you can master it, the rewards are great! Trust and patience go hand and hand in God’s kingdom. Psalm 40:1 Psalm 40, Verse 1. “I waited patiently for the Lord. He turned to me and He heard my cry.” As […]