Kathleen's Writings

Kathleen Fleming has successfully ministered the Gospel with passion and boldness for more than 25 years. Traveling extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada, this seasoned minister skillfully prepares an atmosphere of faith in her meetings, which are earmarked by the move of the Holy Spirit…

Series

My Yellow Chair

Charismatic Renewal

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Charismatic Renewal, Part 9: The Beginning in Tulsa

Our house in Pittsburgh sold in one day on the market, and we packed up and left. We took it all as a sign that we were on the right road. In August of 1976, we headed to Tulsa and drove straight to the house we had purchased on our visit to Tulsa in July. […]

Charismatic Renewal, Part 5: The Church Comes Alive

In the beginning of the charismatic movement in Pittsburgh, one brethren church opened its doors for services every Sunday night. People from all over the city came and parking was now at a premium. I can still remember the excitement we felt when we became part of the move of God. Tears rolled down each face as […]

Charismatic Renewal, Part 3: The Way Church Used To Be

Growing up, we had loved our church, for it was our teacher, our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ. As a young girl, I would try to think of the sadness of Christ’s horrible death on the Cross. His death had overshadowed His resurrection both at church, and in my young life. I knew He […]

Charismatic Renewal, Part 2: Bible Studies Everywhere

We had found the pearl of great price and now God was dwelling inside our hearts, leading and guiding us. It was like riding in a high-powered vehicle after walking on foot. Many people were leaving their churches for newer ones with the charismatic flavor, but some people also stayed in their churches as they […]

Charismatic Renewal: Revival Sweeps Through Pittsburgh in the 70s

When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand-new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun! For God took the sinless Christ and poured into him our sins. Then, in exchange, he poured God’s goodness into us! -2 Corinthians 5:17, 21 The Living Bible   The fire of God […]

My Yellow Chair, Part 5: The Missions Trip That Changed Our Lives

The charismatic move was hindered when shepherding arrived. It came like a ‘thief in the night.’ The church we were attending announced that a shepherd would be our ‘covering’ to receive our tithes and guide us through life. We would need the shepherds’ permission to make any decisions. Also, we were no longer permitted to attend […]

"Twenty years later I still saw myself as the young man whose father passed away. I did not verbalize it but that identity was there, just below the surface. I saw myself as an orphan, always lacking, destined to suffer the rest of my life. "