On July 31 2022, the usual 10:30 am church service at Bethel Church in Redding, California, was invaded by the holiness of the presence of the Lord. No one preached a sermon. There was very little interaction beyond the worship, and it was powerful. It was spontaneous, and yet the Lord had a plan. For […]
Author: Katherine Walden
There Can Only Be One Perfect Shepherd
A gentle reminder that those who lead us are also human, beloved by God, and strengthened by our prayers. I am fiercely protective of those I love. God is even more so. He promises to defend all His children, including those who serve in leadership. It is easy to forget that pastors are just as […]
Being Raised in a Christian Culture Won’t Save You
A cautionary and sober word to my followers: You may have been fortunate enough to be born in and raised in a Christian culture, but you must be born again by deliberately choosing to surrender your past, present and future to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. You must confess and repent by turning away from […]
Not ANOTHER Alarm, Yawn!
Joel 2:1 – “Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming; it is near.” The Little Christian Who Cried “Wolf!” For thirty years, I’ve lived near a busy fire station. Day and night, firefighters and […]
God of All Comfort
One morning, I was Zooming with a group of friends about the rare gift of a friend who knows how to just ‘be’ with you as you process through grief. That friend who sits with you without offering platitudes. That friend who quietly listens and gives hugs when needed, and stays with you in your […]
Uncertain Times? Partner with God – Bonus Soup Recipe
In 2022, we are facing uncertain times. Fuel costs, shortages, and worldwide instability could cause a person to fret and worry, especially if that person hasn’t learned to place their trust in God. It’s easy to spot Christ-followers who struggle with trust. A consistently stressed Christian has not learned to navigate through stressful experiences by […]
Debt Free Living is in Your Grasp
God did not create us to live in constant debt. John 10:10 -“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” I must testify to the goodness of God in my life. Although I have lived my adult life far below the poverty […]
Orphans in the Father’s House
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 […]
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 […]