Many of the songs performed by Sweetwater Revival are songs written by Cathie Paxson.  Cathie also happens to be the mother of Katie Paxson Paull (alto and founder of the group Sweetwater Revival).  Cathie is passionate about gospel music because as she says, "It expresses what is really important to me."  She goes on to say, "I have often asked myself why certain songs move us to emotion? Why do we yearn for music in our lives? 

I believe God created this desire deep within our soul.  When my daughter Katie was little she used to make up songs and sing them to Jesus.  I remember listening at her door and her words brought tears to my eyes.  I could feel the innocence and pure love for the Lord in those songs... simple yet so meaningful.  We seem to lose this along the way sometimes... just like the gospel... so simple even a child can understand.  I pray the Lord will help us rekindle that child-like love for Him and may His sweet water fill us up to overflowing."

-Blessings to each of you!

Cathie Paxson

"...Let him that is thirsty come and whosoever will,

let him drink of the water of life freely."

Revelation 22:17

"Sing a new song unto the Lord"

Psalm 98:1

Cathie grew up in a Christian home.  Her beloved parents shared the gospel with her and she was saved at age five.  She has been married for 34 years to her wonderful husband, Charlie.  They have had three children:  Ann Elizabeth (with the Lord), Katie Joy and Benjamin.  They have recently been blessed with a new daughter-in-law, Katie Ann and new son-in-law David Benjamin Paull.  Cathie spends a great deal of time at her piano writing songs and has written over 300 songs to date.  She is a former R.N. and has been an antiques dealer for over 20 years.  Other activities she has enjoyed include: oil painting, High School cheerleading coach (6 years), college pom squad coach, church pianist (12 years) , marching banner ministry director and Sunday school teacher (8 years). 

Since 1994 the Paxson family has run a Christian all-star basketball program for boys ages 15-18.  "Minnesota Glory Basketball" is taken from I Cor. 10:31 which states, "Whatever you do in word or deed, do it all for the glory of God."  Check out their web site at www.glorybasketball.com.  Cathie states, "Never give up your God-given creativity.  When you are discouraged, pray for a new song to sing.  Let God use you in new and exciting ways.  Most of all if you don't know Jesus in a personal way, take a moment and ask Him to forgive your sins and to come into your heart and live.  He can make you a brand new person.  He loves you and desires to have a personal friendship with you."

"...my soul thirsteth for Thee... in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water."  Psalm 63:1

I pray that the Lord will fill you with His sweet, living water.

-Cathie

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