August 12 I have to write this down, Father. You know — about what came to me while Evelyn and I were talking. I’ve been saying, “Lord, what are you trying to break me of or detach me from? Tell me and I’ll sneak around and do it myself so that it won’t hurt. […]
August 8 Well, Father, today, so far, has been a pretty good day. Notice how I’m almost afraid to even say that? Why? I guess I’m just so —— that when I’m suffering I won’t like it; can’t quite feel your love; can’t quite see your plan. I get mad at you because I […]
August 8 — Carol on Prayer Why pray? How do we pray? father knows needs before we ask recollection opposite of distraction fully recollected when we are completely enveloped in our prayer make distractions part of prayer carry theme all day try never to be separated from God try to look at things from […]
August 5 Praise you, Father! Especially for yesterday. For when I told Mom, for the meeting and for the trip to Little Compton. And for today. Teach me what to write to you. But, go easy, please.
August 4 Dear father, I’m not sure of whether or not I should tell Mommy about this afternoon but I think I should. Bend my will to yours and guide whatever I say to her, please, that I may glorify your name and that I may not offend her. And, please, father, bless my […]
August 3, 1970 Well, father, it’s another day. I’m trying to do what Charlene suggests because I feel there is help in it. I know I’m very blessed to have you send her to help me along. In fact, I pray that I may someday help someone else the way she seems to be […]
August 1 – Russ, Explanation Room 1. Gives story of first Pentecost and this one being continuance 2. Story of Renewal – Notre Dame, Ann Arbor 3. People ask questions, mainly on gifts 4. Outline 5. Would it be feasible to have the rooms before the prayer meeting Evaluation of Previous Thursday Negative Aspects […]
August 1 It’s been a long time, hasn’t it, Father? Right now I’m sitting at a Sunday meeting, wondering. Why did I go so long? Why has it been so rough? What are you trying to teach me? Is it true what Charlene and Jake say, that this is the dark night of the […]
This entry is in mom’s journal, but the handwriting looks nothing like hers. (It looks almost exactly like dad’s handwriting.) May 22 Teaching? Humanity – people come expecting to see saints. We’re not — we’re human. But we must always remember that we cannot use our humanity as an excuse for neglect of our […]
May 18 – Day of Renewal (Pentecost) Praise you so much for the “advance” Friday & Saturday. How I love you, father. What fantastic things you’ve done — you gave to us the workings of your hands. Wow! Let us all do your will. Whew! Praise you, Lord! You just keep getting better and […]