The April Journal

Do you have the hand of a child in your hand? It is not just the hand of a child; it is the hand of a life – the hand of tomorrow. What would this hand grow to do? What would this life grow to be? If you have the hand of a child in … Read more What do you have in your hand?

We’ve been told that there’s black, white, and grey. And then there’s colour – especially when it’s life we’re doing. This could be so, as are the complications that could arise. Consider our communication, for instance. What if we just said what we mean, and mean the same thing that we say? All those colours … Read more Say what you mean

Sometimes, things happen (that shouldn’t) because of our silence. We see things that shouldn’t be, but we keep quiet and just go on with life, trying to get by. If you see it, then the burden is for you. God would bless us with all we need. Our purpose is not to pursue these needs, … Read more Break your silence

Jesus – what does this name mean to you? To me, this name is more than just an exclamation. This name is more than just a word I say when I’m surprised, angry, or even happy. It is the name of my Saviour (who saved me, and continues to save me). When I call His … Read more This name is more

It recently occurred to me that I might have a default answer for every matter in this existence on earth. Needless to say, I was surprised – and more than just a little bit so! It didn’t matter very much what the question was, my answer by default was “No”. Like that son in the … Read more Do you have a default answer?

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