It must grieve God when believers, often carrying their own wounds or disappointments, pull others away from faith instead of encouraging it. I have seen it more times than I would like to admit. Someone shares a story about how God clearly moved—a healing, a breakthrough, a deep sense of calling—and instead of joining in […]
Author: Katherine Walden
Feeling Spiritually Distant? Wondering What’s Wrong?
This message might not resonate for everyone, and that’s okay. But maybe, just maybe, it’s meant for you. If you’ve ever been in church, looking around thinking—”Why does it seem like everyone else is connecting with God, and I’m just… not?”—I want you to know, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve tried so hard. You’ve followed […]
Let’s Talk About How We Talk About Christian Leaders
I believe the Lord is highlighting something to His people in this season. I pray you’ll receive it with an open heart. There’s a tender correction in His voice, but also a deep longing that we come into alignment with His heart for the ones who lead and serve among us. Yes, spiritual abuse […]
Discernment – Walking in Light, Not Chasing Shadows
Some people confuse an obsession with what might lurk in the darkness with the true gift of discernment. Discernment isn’t about checking under every rug for signs of the enemy. That kind of hyper-vigilance leads to exhaustion and anxiety. And honestly, it gives the enemy far too much stage time. He’s not worthy of the […]
Whispering the Name of Jesus: Finding Peace in the Storm
It’s been a challenging week for me physically, but I want to take a moment to share something that has brought me deep comfort. I’ve realized that my strength doesn’t come from saying all the right words or pushing through with sheer willpower. In those hard moments, what steadies me is the simple act of […]
True Maturity in Christ Depends on God
God does not consider independence from Him as something to strive toward. As we mature in our faith and deepen our intimacy with Him, we become more Christ-like in our daily decisions. To put it in the vernacular, we do become a chip off the old block. As much as this pleases our Heavenly Father, […]