Carla Sallee Alvarez

To My Fellow Sojourner Reader, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 NIV Psalm 23 is a familiar passage, I’ve written about it often. I think it is so familiar, that often we repeat the words without letting it sink in and really grasp the power of the prayer. Because it is powerful. It is David’s declaration of the mighty power and faithfulness of the Lord, waging war in “high places.”...

Happy Thursday! Reader, Whatever endeavor we embark upon, I think it is always important to journal the journey. When I was in real estate, Brian Buffini, a trainer, always stressed that "you can't manage what you don't measure." That is true. And it is also true that we don't usually realize how far we have come unless we document the journey along the way. I used to feel like I couldn't pray ... or I could, but I felt like my prayers weren't as effective as other people's. That is part of...

Happy Thursday! Reader, In every new journey, it’s important to chart your course, to know where you want to go and have a plan to get there. There are a lot of moving parts for content creators in the 21st century. Even if you are “just” writing a book, a large part of being a writer today is the dissemination, and that usually means social media platforms, newsletters, and websites. Maybe you’re saying, “I just want to write.” Completely understandable. But as I shared last week in my...

To My Fellow Wayfayers Reader, Before the beginning of every journey, a plan and preparation must take place. One must know where they want to go and what they will need to get there. Last week, I discussed spiritual and supernatural issues that could keep us from truly prospering in life. If you missed the stream, you can catch the replay and recap on my site, “Bound: You Can’t Outrun What You Won’t Let Go.” This week, I'm continuing the "new beginnings" theme—but shifting to the practical...

Happy New Year! Reader, Happy New Year! We are officially over a quarter of the way through a quarter of the 21st century. I hope the first year of 2026 has begun with joy and peace. As Christians, we are to bring God’s Kingdom here to us through us. Wherever we are, his Kingdom is. When we walk in His will, we bring the peace—the shalom, the fullness—of God. This is what it means to be “raised to walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6:4) My theme verse for 2026 is Psalm 72:7: May all the godly...

Merry Christmas! Reader, As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, I'm reminded of Luke 2:19: "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart." The Christmas story never gets old - the mystery of God becoming flesh, dwelling among us, full of grace and truth. What a gift we've been given! A Fresh Start I'm excited to share that Raised to Walk is starting fresh with new YouTube channels! After dealing with some significant challenges, I'm rebuilding with renewed focus and...

Happy Hannukah! Reader, We're in the midst of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, which began on the evening of December 14th and continues through December 22nd. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem—when a small amount of consecrated oil, enough for only one day, miraculously burned for eight days. It's a celebration of light persisting against impossible odds, of faith when resources seem insufficient, and of God's provision in the darkest moments. For...

Hail Defenders! Reader, The saints defended orthodoxy. The scholars preserved wisdom. But who protects their legacy when digital thieves counterfeit their words? This week's investigation reveals a growing crisis: the systematic counterfeiting of Christian literature, from C.S. Lewis to contemporary theologians. The digital age has given us unprecedented access to knowledge—and unprecedented opportunities for deception. St. Nicholas didn't just give gifts to children—he tore down pagan...

Happy Holidays! Reader, This past Sunday marked the first of the Advent and we are fully into the holiday season. The holidays are a time for family, friends, and memories. As we prepare for the celebration of our Savior’s birthday, here are a few Christmas resources I’ve published on Raised to Walk. On Raised to Walk Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? An answer from a Biblical and historical perspective (Video and article). Read now St Nicholas & Isaiah 58: Who was the man behind Santa...