Sharing Good Thoughts About
Good Words
Welcome to Raised to Walk! A site for discipleship resources. We publish deep dive Bible studies, Christian commentary, and are dedicated to connecting and growing the community of Christian writers and thinkers.~ C.M. Alvarez, founder
Featured Event
Advent Read-Along
Light in the Darkness Devotional
Join me and author, Charlotte Thomason for a time of refreshment and renewal with a read-along of her devotional, Light in the Darkness: 25 Devotionals for Trauma Survivors. Register for free today.
Available Bible Studies
Help Build the Body of Christ
Support our mission in building the body of believers.
My Books
#NoFear
A 7-day devotional to overcoming fear and anxiety
An Unexpected Journal: Science Fiction
Chapter contributions: “The Ethics of The Matrix” and “Gremlins and the Second Way.”
A Dish of Orts Annotated Edition
Read the words of the writer who inspired C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and countless others. Fully annotated.
Just like the Israelites, we will encounter some giants. Circumstances that seem to make God a liar. The corruption will seem too great, the addiction too strong, or the diagnosis too dire. When the giant you are facing seems too big for God to handle, remember this . . . Jesus was dead. He had been in the grave for three days. When it seemed like it was all over, God proved His power and won the ultimate victory.
– C.M. Alvarez, #NoFear: a 7-Day Devotional
Upcoming Events
Sunday Thoughts
Weekly Update
Join me weekly for Sunday thoughts and an update on Kabul Hope and the journey of our Afghan Christians. Streamed to YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Thursdays, December 1st through 28th, 2023
An Unexpected Journal: Play and Prayer Livestream Launch Party
Join us on Thursdays, December 1st to 28th at 8 pm CT for Zoom discussion in the Advent read-along. Register to join.
Saturday, December 30th, 2023
Advent Wrap-Up Livestream
Join us on Saturday, December 30th, at 10am PT / 1pm ET for a livestream wrap-up discussion of the Christmas play, “He That Should Come,” by Dorothy L. Sayers with Christy Luis.
Sunday, January 7th, 2024
Shop Raised to Walk
Holy Spirit Lead Me: Womens Christian T-shirt
Blessed: Women’s Short Sleeve Christian Gospel T-Shirt
#NoFear Sweatshirt
The Latest
Against Chaplains in Public Schools
On May 24, 2023, The Texas legislature pass Senate Bill 763 allowing public school districts to replace mental health counselors with chaplains, which could be paid or volunteer. The bill went into effect on September 1, 2023 and Texas school districts are currently...
The Appeal of the Gospel
What makes a person decide to become a Christian, especially in a country where they face persecution. Some Sunday thoughts on the appeal of the Gospel.
Jesus: A Person, Not A Gig
Podcast (sunday-thoughts): Play in new window | Download | Embed
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Email | Deezer | RSS | Subscribe to Sunday Thoughts
Often the church is focused on numbers and programs. But Christianity is about Jesus, and Jesus is a person, not a gig. Some Sunday thoughts.