Winter shows up early in North Central Alberta. We’ve had a hard frost and a skiff of snow. Although the first snow melted, It was a reminder of what is yet to come. I’m making a short list for the months ahead. Where I live, and with my limits, winter takes planning. My choices matter. […]
Author: Katherine Walden
Planting What’s Still in Your Hand
Sow in tears, reap with joy When you have almost nothing left, it’s tempting to hold tight to the little you do have. Maybe it’s time, energy, or hope. Maybe it’s something that used to feel abundant but now feels scarce. I think about Psalm 126:5-6: “Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful […]
God Is With You Every Step Of The Way
Crossing your Jordan? God is with you every step!If you’re about to step into something way over your head, yet you know God told you to, be encouraged. God’s Promise to Joshua Remember God’s words to Joshua in Joshua 1:9: “The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” I’m reading this from The […]
Finding Peace Through Restoration
True peace comes when we choose restoration, even when it feels costly. Paul’s Appeal to the Corinthians “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” — 2 Corinthians 13:11 Paul wrote these words to […]
Mistake or Sin? On the Fly with Kath
Some things are simply mistakes. You use the wrong ingredient, misread a number, or press the wrong pedal. Mistakes are part of being human. They do not break your relationship with God. And if you are willing to clean up your messes, mistakes usually don’t break relationship with others. Sin is different. Sin begins with […]
Being a Conqueror: What It Truly Means
A conqueror, by definition, has fought a battle and emerged victorious. We sing about Romans 8:37. We hang it on our walls. But do we receive that verse in its true context? “We are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37, NASB) Placing Romans 8:37 in Context Let’s place that verse where […]