The April Journal

Has there been a change in the way things are, or has the world always been as we know it now? Some times I’m sure it has taken a turn for the worse. At other times I wonder if I’ve only just become aware of what has always been. Still, it is quite a situation … Read more How far is too far?

And the Word of the Lord came to the prophet…. …except it wasn’t what he wanted to hear. That wicked city ought to get what’s coming to it. But the Lord is a gracious God, merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness. They would repent and be saved from the judgment that’s due them. … Read more Pity this prophet

It really is not – In spite of that one time you spent at least five minutes looking for your tot, only to find out (after five whole minutes) that you were holding her the whole time. And then there was that other time you put your phone in the fridge, and went to work … Read more Dear momma, the problem is not with your head

I may have taken this whole situation for granted, and held back from you,  Truth that’s both able to save you and enable you know the meaning of good success. I do not believe it’s an oversight on my part – this not-telling. It is more the result of a posture that’s too easy to … Read more I need to tell you this

God knows where you are.  It’s true.  You must needs believe this – as hard as it can get sometimes – because it is the absolute truth.  God sees you.  He knows where you are.  And you are not lost.  Do not be discouraged – in spite of the disappointments and frustrations that assail you.  … Read more Dear disoriented minister 

This is not a rant I’m just really riled – and before you blame me, or judge me, or do the you’re-a-Christian-how-can-you-not-know-better speech, allow me to mention that the frustration is with my own self (I think!) And why would anyone rant at their own self! So really, this is just an honest attempt to … Read more The way things are

No way she would lose – the fight is after all, for her own life. No strategy – and without the foggiest idea of what to do (except for that definite knowing that she’d be ok – sometimes, at least!). The cards she’d been dealt had her in constant state of perplexity, and brought her … Read more She would not lose

The fruit of the Spirit is goodness…. She knows what that is (because she knows what it’s not) – And she doesn’t even have to look that far. This weight of apathy that has become her cross must be the meaning of what goodness is not. And the fruit of the Spirit is goodness…. She … Read more Goodness and Apathy 

She is still a creation of God – Made in the image and likeness of Him; And with a divine purpose to fulfill. As much as you want to hate her; As difficult as she makes it for you to obey the divine command to love – You must remember that this one too is … Read more Treat her with respect

It’s what you answer to. You know how it’s usually not a very fruitful venture (or even a very good idea) to try and tell people what or how to think. It is especially futile to try and tell people what or how to think about you. All this to say: People would always be … Read more It’s not what you’re called 

She dragged the poor child down the aisle, by the ear. He must be used to this by now – we all are – sunday after sunday after sunday…. It was always the same. He most definitely must be used to this by now. It was hard to tell though, as his countenance was not … Read more What to do?