The April Journal

Dearly beloved, blessed of God and favoured by Him – you must keep in mind that you are answerable to God for all that you have received from Him (starting from, but not in any way limited to the gift of life). Yes, life is a gift – in spite of those days when it … Read more Without Excuse

God sees you. It’s true. Even though it’s not that easy to see sometimes, and although there are times these days when nothing seems to make any sense, you must remember that God is still in control. God is still in full, complete, and total control. There is nothing that has taken Him unawares, and … Read more Dear weary minister

I feel for you. I honestly, truly, wholeheartedly, and really feel for you. Tell me this one thing, dear sister: How much is your life worth? I should ask that again: How much do you think your life is worth? You call God Father, and then you go about seeking security in vain things. You … Read more We’re sisters, but I have to tell you this, this one time

I believe in the sanctity and infallibility of Truth; I believe that God is Truth. I believe in God. I believe in the Word of God, And the power therein to save, make completely whole, and free. I believe that the Word of God is Truth. I believe the promises of God. And that God … Read more The question to ask

We’ve been told that we might never see new cathedrals like the ones built by our fathers, because it’s no longer very easy to find those willing to pay the price, and be committed to a project they might not live long enough to see the end of. Why even begin, if you won’t see … Read more You cannot fail

My eyes run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Myself strong in the behalf of those whose hearts are perfect toward Me. I Am. Merciful. Gracious. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. I bless with mercy and … Read more What do you want?

It’s not because You cannot do it Lord. Sometimes I worry, and fret, and fear. I doubt, and start to second guess what I already know. But it’s not because I’ve stopped believing in You. Or that I no longer trust You. Or that I do not know what’s possible with You. This state of … Read more I still believe prayer changes things

The Lord is my shepherd. More than anything else (the doubts, fears and uncertainties that could assail a person on this journey of life and living), this is an assurance that everything’s just fine. And I’d be ok. I’m ok. The Lord is my shepherd – He takes care of me. I’m earmarked by, and … Read more Everything’s just fine

Just humour me. I may be wrong, but help me see. You call, text, send emails, and try to get in touch with the preacher for EVERY SINGLE PROBLEM you encounter (both real and imagined). You embellish the tales you tell, and give the help-me-NOW-or-I-die speech. The ONLY reason you attend Church is to see … Read more Why your needy dependence on the preacher is not ok

Watch – This is the part, I’d say, that’s very easy and not that hard to do. Without thinking (or even realizing it), we’re always watching (and maybe more than we’re supposed to); the instruction was to watch – not hound, poke nose, or even waylay! Ok, so we watch, but how much good does … Read more Watch and Pray

I used to think I’d wait till after the rain to dance with You – Because, really, I’d love to; (Who wouldn’t?!) But it’s just the rain! The rain – How long could it really last? I used to think maybe a few days… Some years… Or a while after that. So I thought I’d … Read more I’d dance with You

Don’t talk about me – except as an example of what God can do. It may sound cliché, but it’s true: My case is different. The norm does not define me; I am not an example of what obtains normally. And really, I’m not just saying: Don’t talk about me – except as an example … Read more For signs and for wonders