Carla Sallee Alvarez

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...

Happy Thanksgiving! Reader, Early wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope it is a day of rest and warmth. If you have a little downtime, I hope you join me for a livestream this afternoon (details below). Latest on Raised to Walk Psalm 138 and God’s Faithfulness When Plans Fall Apart Read now “Till We Have Faces Review: C.S. Lewis’s Masterpiece on Self-Reflection and Divine Revelation Buy now Holiday Update Livestream In my last livestream update, “Saints & Sinners,” I revealed that I had...

Happy All Hallows Eve! Reader, I hope this Halloween finds you with a sense of both peace and expectation. Halloween is another one of those holidays which, like Christmas, has been distorted from its original purpose and intent. While some find the observance of Halloween controversial for Christians, the holiday has its roots in Catholic liturgy with the celebration of the lives of all saints on November 1st, which is known as “All Saints Day.” The observance of Halloween, or “All Hallows...