Just like you can’t be a little bit pregnant, you can’t pick and choose which of Jesus’ words you’ll follow… John 8:31 says: “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you really are my disciples.’” Let’s put that into context. I like the Message Bible here because […]
Author: Katherine Walden
Invited to the Wedding Feast? Dress Appropriately
Since the invention of smart TVs and ad-free subscriptions, I rarely watch commercials. But one commercial I didn’t mind watching stands out. The commercial claimed their cleaning cloths attracted dirt like a magnet attracts metal. Actors dressed as dust bunnies leapt joyfully into the fabric. I felt the familiar nudge of the Spirit. I thought […]
What Proverbs 22:4 Really Says About Wealth
Does Proverbs 22:4 Really Promise Wealth, and If So, What Kind? A wise man I follow has been posting a daily proverb on social media. No explanations, just the proverb. As a side note, it’s sad but interesting how many people question whether he had a hidden agenda behind each quote. One daily proverb brought […]
Turn Your Eyes From The Battle And On The Face Of God
When panic rises and problems feel too big, it’s time to turn our eyes from the battle. That’s not easy. Panic and uncertainty keep drawing us back. Our focus wants to stay locked in on what’s going wrong. But we need to look elsewhere. Where? Psalm 3:3 (NASB): “But You, O Lord, are a shield […]
Turn Your Waiting Room Into A Classroom
Turn your waiting room into a classroom – Jess Sowards Hey, everyone—wait for it. Wait for it. Don’t you love hearing that phrase? Someone’s telling a story, and you know a plot twist is coming. You don’t even need to know what it is—you just know it’s going to be good when they say those […]
Why I Still Don’t Like Turkeys
It all began innocently enough. I’d sit down for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with my family, and after eating, I wouldn’t feel so great. At first, I blamed the seasonal indulgence. Who could resist all those holiday treats? I began to reduce my portion sizes. Still, I left the table bloated and nauseous. My siblings […]