Spoiler Alert: You do not receive answers to prayer through the eloquence, length, or sheer volume of your spoken prayers. Nor does God answer prayers more readily just because you happen to have a degree behind your name, wear a clerical collar or call yourself a prayer warrior. This may come as a bit of […]
Author: Katherine Walden
Small Group Intercessory Prayer Guidelines
Intercessory prayer groups, whether in a church or home setting, can be exciting, vibrant times of partnering with God. As you pray together, expect to see Jesus at work in your world, your nation, your city, your church, and your homes. Coming together with a small group devoted to prayer can be both fruitful […]
It’s an Exciting Time for Online Ministry, God is on the Move!
God is on the move on the Internet! What an understatement, indeed. The very thought that I am in full-time ministry and am a part of this heady time is overwhelming, to say the least. In 1994, when I retired from missions because of my disability, I knew I had not ‘retired’ from ministry. Cue […]
But It’s Hard …. (But it’s Not Impossible!)
It’s not always easy. It might be hard, but it’s usually not impossible. As my hands continue to weaken, it takes me a while to ‘do’ stuff. Case in point: Most supermarket shopping carts require a coin deposit in Canada to ensure you return it to the corral and don’t just leave it in the […]
Why Pray? Prayer was God’s Idea
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
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 […]
Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain
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
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. […]
The Christian Walk is Simpler than You Think. It’s not all about Rules
Hear me out… Some people assume I am very religious, and they are wrong. I don’t worship God because I am afraid that if I don’t, God will punish me. I don’t believe that saying specific prayers or performing certain rituals will put me in God’s good graces. I don’t worship Him out of a […]