I recently confessed on social media that I was living with a secret shame. There were areas of my kitchen I could not clean, but I knew they needed to be done. It had been years that the stove and fridge had been pulled out and adequately cleaned behind. When I moved into this apartment […]
Author: Katherine Walden
Planes, Canes, and Automobiles
Several years ago, I was overjoyed when everything fell into place at the last moment, allowing me to attend a national prayer gathering. It was unusual for me to be dashing around as I preferred to plan long in advance. Less than 48 hours before the event began, I found a great seat sale, arranged […]
True Confessions of a Reformed Amateur Fixer
I once was a chronic wannabe fixer. Thankfully, by the grace of God, I’ve come a long way, but I must keep alert, or I can easily slide into a role that I am not meant to take on. If a family member or a loved one is facing a crisis, be it physical, spiritual […]
It’s Painful to Watch But Keep Loving Them Anyway!
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 […]
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, […]