Monthly Archives: August 2019

The Father of lights, with whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning. James 1:17 I think it is only James who used this description of the Father of Jesus Christ, He is the Father of lights.  He is the … Continue reading →

Here I stand with a person who helped to shape my life, Chirangi!  He was struggling with some health issues when I taught him at Katoke Teachers College.  I tried to walk with him in his discomfort.   He was born … Continue reading →

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. I Peter 2:8 … Continue reading →

 No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.  However, … Continue reading →

 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. John 17:9  “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through … Continue reading →

A quick update. This morning I have an appointment with Dr. Roeschel, my dermatologist of several decades, ever since we left Africa, in fact.   We have become more than just Dr. /patient.  He is growing older himself!  85 or more!  … Continue reading →

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.  Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 1 … Continue reading →

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.  May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship … Continue reading →

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 I love Isaiah.  It is as though Isaiah has made the promises of God … Continue reading →

“My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and … Continue reading →