Why Pray? Prayer was God’s Idea

Prayer was God's idea in the first place. He invites us into interactive mutually responsive communication that He calls prayer.

Imagine if you were born into a family where no one related to each other on an intimate level – ever. Of course, food, shelter, and clothing are provided but with the least possible contact. There was no touching, no singing, no stories being read, no rocking to sleep, and no eye contact. A horrified […]

Changes to Blog Schedule and a New Series Begins

Announcing a new series and a new date for Katherine Walden's weekly blog. Does the mention of prayer send shivers down your spine?

After over 15 years of posting blogs every Monday, I am switching to Fridays starting today, May 7, 2021. If you receive my weekly email that includes an archive of the past seven Daily Christian Quotes, that date will change as well. As a result, this week’s quote archive will be a bit shorter than […]

Kath’s Weekly Zoom Call is MOVING

Katherine's weekly Zoom group will be moving effectively this Monday, May 10, 2021. Please mark your calendar

It appears that Tuesdays weren’t working for most people, and now that my schedule is a bit clearer for the next while, I can switch dates so more people can access our weekly Zoom call for those who follow my blog and who know me on other social media platforms. TIME/DATE CHANGE FOR KATH’S WEEKLY […]

Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain

When our identity and self-worth becomes entangled with how we wish others to view us, we eventually hide behind a curtain woven from the fabric of anxiety and fear.

When our identity and self-worth becomes entangled in how we wish others to view us, we eventually hide behind a curtain woven from the fabric of anxiety and fear. Case in point: The story of Saul found in 1 Samuel 9 and the following chapters. It’s important to realise that there were cracks in Saul’s […]

Be Faithful in All Things, No Matter How Small

Looking for ministry opportunities? Despise not the small things, Be faithful with what God has put before you and look to Him to promote you in the right season.

Zechariah 4:10 (NLT) – “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Years ago, I heard the following illustration two or three times within a short period. Forgive me for not remembering my sources. This tale impacted me greatly. Perhaps I’ve added my befuddled twist to the tale. […]