First and foremost, I am obliged to acknowledge that for me, this opportunity in itself is a testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness through a human vessel. It was in the year 2016 when God began to impress upon my heart that I would write books and training manuals on Prayer. I did not know when and how this would happen and so for eight years, I waited on the Lord to bring it to pass. And now, see what the Lord has done! He opened this door for my new beginning in the writing journey.
In January 2023 when I began the journey in the writing class, I was a bit sceptical and felt like I would draw back because I feared where I could get all the words to write and the would be demands over my busy daily schedules and demands on my time, this was my ‘Goliath’. However, through prayer and words of encouragement and teaching from the CLC director, I managed to overcome these and I made up my mind to count the cost and be a part of it.
January to February is the month of my Prayer retreat and it was challenging to mix two things, thus, attending this much-needed writing class every Friday and putting my mind to focus on the subject matter of the manuscript alongside my busy Prayer and fasting program. By the supply of His strength and grace, in no time, I realised we are into the fourth week and I was strong and going on. My passion grew and I purposed not to miss the joy of attending this class. Through the intervention of grace, the rest is this testimony of the completion of my manuscript.
Secondly, when I began, I knew my limitations due to my basic knowledge of computer literacy and modern technology to get things done faster and more efficiently. Up to now, I understood that I still partly subscribe to the old school mentality, better known as ‘analogue’. It is during one of the lessons in the writing class, that Director Muthoni taught us never to compare oneself with other people. These aroused more courage within me not to compare myself with those who are more enlightened and skilful in technology in the writing class. She encouraged and prayed for us for ‘grace for our pace.’ I embraced this inspiration and my insecurities disappeared. And now I testify that I have overcome the ‘little Goliaths’ of this level. This far He has brought me, no matter how long it shall take me, I shall and must complete and have a book to my name by His grace. A few weeks are now gone and I have gained more ease and I have resolved to start a journey to be trained to perfect my skills in the use of technology that can enhance my journey in book writing. That which I feared most, did not hinder me but it has worked and it is still working to bring the best out of me.
Moreso, it is worthy to testify of God’s grace of patience, gentleness and willingness to guide us that is upon the CLC facilitators who coached us in the writing class. For me, their good and pleasant attitude, and the slogan ‘No retreat, No surrender,’ encouraged me and gave me the confidence to complete the journey. This also made me realise that it is God who had given me this opportunity and that they were destiny helpers, being used by God to birth His purpose through me for His glory.
Last but not least, despite the busy day-to-day activities and ministerial schedules as a full-time minister of the Gospel, I testify of the Holy Spirit’s help and grace to multitask. He provided the grace to sit for long hours till late at night reading and researching and still enabled me to wake up early and fresh to go and serve Him passionately in the mission field. On three occasions, especially towards the end of the 10th – 12th weeks, I suffered health and mind attacks and I contemplated quitting to wait for the next opportune time. But through quietness, rest and prayer, God kept coming through for me with timely healing and renewed strength until I finished the last chapter. To this, I testify that it is not by might or power but by His help and divine ability that I did it.
Finally, my testimony would not be complete without mentioning my improvement in some areas of personal discipline and accountability on the purposeful use of my time since I began the journey of writing. Through goal setting, I have minimised a lot of procrastination as this was my major obstacle to my call as a writer. For me, the upcoming graduation testifies of this achievement in a little way. What a joy to imagine that sooner or later I shall be a celebrated author, who obeyed God’s call to pen the commands of His voice in my generation.
The biggest blessing was learning from a team that understand the responsibility and spiritual pressures of Christian writing – Elizabeth Wanjiru
Joining the CLC Kenya’s Group Writing Class was the greatest investment I’ve ever made. I wouldn’t be celebrating this milestone of a finished manuscript without the support of CLC Kenya. The biggest blessing was learning from a team that understands the responsibility and spiritual pressures of Christian writing. It was not any writing process, but […]
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If you need a place that majors on purpose and God’s intentions for you as an author, CLC is your safe place – Eunice Zawadi Bickett
My writing journey was such a miracle. Sometimes, because of God’s indescribable love, miracles find you when you least expect. This writing class for me was that – a miracle, when I least expected it. This writing class opportunity came to me when I was least prepared. First, I was handling sensitive matters, and so […]
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What looked like an uphill task became so doable because each week we had meetings with pointers on what to do next – Christina Mwaura
Engaging with the craft of writing has often felt like a solitary pursuit, weighed down by the burden of procrastination and self-doubt. But my journey is a testimony of the incredible power of community and structured guidance in overcoming these obstacles. For more than a decade, the desire to write had been quietly growing inside […]
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My friend, Gladys Juma, advised me that CLC Kenya was the best place to begin my writing. Truly so, it has been a wonderful journey – Joanne Kabiru-Mucheru
My journey began with a clean canvas of wanting to know how to write properly. I am not one to do things with imperfection – but rather prefer to do with excellence. Sometimes this is a hindrance but, in this case, I am writing a book that will outlive my own life, so really wanted […]
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I hit a block because I was writing on a very difficult part of my life and the emotions provoked in me were overwhelming – Mumbi Kariuki-Ndumbi
For a few years now, I knew I would write a book and I had a collection of poems that I wanted to publish too. Unfortunately, I lost most of my poems and so the desire to compile more waned with time. Sometime in 2021, I planned to start the writing journey, but never had […]
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I used the principle of show and tell, dialogue, statistics, anecdotes and in cooperated background details to make the story interesting – Lucy Muriithi
I had always desired to write my story but was unable to do so because of other commitments related to work. However, now that I have retired, I have ample time to concentrate and put my thoughts together on paper. I began writing my biography in bits and pieces in 2021. But it was not […]
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My writing journey has illuminated a profound passion within me that had long remained dormant – Delphine Tumusiime Mugisha
First and foremost, I express gratitude to God for the presence of friends like Pamela, whose introduction led me to discover the incredible ministry of CLC. Without her, I might never have stumbled upon this enriching opportunity. Embarking on my writing journey has illuminated a profound passion within me that had long remained dormant, awaiting […]
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Thanksgiving testimony for supernatural grace and divine help – Apostle Dr. Jeanne Lidigu
First and foremost, I am obliged to acknowledge that for me, this opportunity in itself is a testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness through a human vessel. It was in the year 2016 when God began to impress upon my heart that I would write books and training manuals on Prayer. I did not know […]
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It was a rewarding experience – Dr. Wilson Mbugua
I have had the desire to write a book on retirement planning for some time. I was not sure where to start or who was out there to genuinely assist me to fulfil my desire. I wanted to share the message with a wider audience on the importance of planning for lifestyle in retirement. The […]
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I am excited for the days ahead – Patricia Ahawo
In 2021, I made a conscious decision to go back to one of my favourite past times, which happens to be writing. I decided to intentionally rebuild the writing muscle that I had not exercised in a long time. It was not easy to start writing again; it took a lot of small starts, daily […]
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An Incredible Experience – Caroline Opiyo
My writing journey as a member of the Diamond Writing Class has been an incredible experience. When I first joined the program, I was eager to develop my writing skills and become a better writer. The classes were comprehensive and engaging. They covered various aspects of writing such as grammar, syntax, style, just to mention […]
Read MoreThe classmates gave serious reflection – Dominick Gitonga
Its been a worthwhile course. The trails were full of schedules to be met . My brain had to stretch a little more. The best experience of how to use the brain right . No one failed in their assignments. It was hard to have excuses. You see life is full of excuses that makes […]
Read MoreI used to write as my therapy for dealing with my grief – Teteyian Nangurai
My writing journey began in 2016 after the loss of my husband. I used to write as my therapy for dealing with my grief. I mainly wrote on social media, and I described my journey as a cancer caregiver to my late husband and his death. Each day I posted; my friends urged me to […]
Read MoreYour reverence for God and professionalism is a force to recon with – Racheal Munyoro
Am indeed indebted to the CLC team.Through your continued assistance I was able to pen down my manuscript.You are such an inspiration.Your reverence for God and professionalism is a force to recon with. To every one with a vision of writing a book I recommend CLC unreservedly Thank you Post Views: 1,425
Read MoreI was taught among other things, the purpose of Christian authorship – Pacifica Mochache
If you are a Christian and have always wanted to write Christian literature but did not know how to start or how to lay out your book, then CLC is the right place to go to. I had an inspiration to write a book and for many years I could not write past two pages […]
Read MoreThe patience and calmness of our teachers was so profound – Roselyne Belinda
Eversince, my experience in the writing class has been great, I have learnt a lot that I never knew about! The encouragement through out the entire process was out of this world, the patience and calmness of our teachers has been so profound. Unlike the way other publishers were rough and not giving us a […]
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Being helped to write on even when you don’t feel like has been more fulfilling – Margaret Abukutsa
My experience with the Jasper writing class has been awesome. I had to be away for a while at the beginning and the class just praying with me during the surgery period was humbling. Being helped to write on even when you don’t feel like has been more fulfilling towards the end when the whole […]
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I sacrificed most of my weekends with the determination of accomplishing the work – Dr. Naomy Olero
My name is Dr. Jebet Naomy Olero. I learnt of the writer’s class when I was nominated for the ACABA award, though I did not win It, I learnt a lot about CLC. I was enrolled in the Oriental Class with the intention of writing a book entitled The Assigned assignment though I had started […]
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