C.S. Lewis wrote, “Those are the golden sessions, when our slippers are on, our feet spread toward the blaze. . . . Affection mellowed by the years enfolds us. Life – natural life – has no better gift to give.”
Indeed, sir.
Forty-four years ago I joined the singers of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries with wide-eyed expectation, and entered into a purpose that I could not even grasp. Last Sunday I returned to that same beautiful sanctuary and to the family that I always respected, and have come to genuinely love.
For an hour and a half, the world class singers and musicians of Family Worship Center joined me to sing songs from the 80s (mostly). Joseph Larson and I sang a duet, and my sister, Kay, sang the glory down from the piano. What a night!
The return to Baton Rouge was an opportunity to revisit the past. They were days of glory, growth, and hard work. We were a part of something magnificent that God had birthed. Fast forward to Sunday – God is still at work in the same sanctuary, the same ministry, the same family, and it is exciting to see. I seriously doubt that Donnie or Gabe have ever plowed a field with oxen, but they have felt the weight of the mantle as surely as Elisha, and they bear it honorably.
It is a night I will treasure forever; another gift from the great Giver of all things good; an invitation to push my slippered feet toward the blaze of His wonderful plan and His magnificent wisdom (Is.28:29) and to celebrate the golden sessions of four decades ago.
It is a pleasure to share it with you, my Friends…
1/18/26 Janet Paschal Live Gospel Music Concert
Discover more from Janet Paschal
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Janet Paschal 
Really enjoyed watching you on SBN. It wasn’t as good as being there in person but I had the best seat in my house and watched in my pj’s. LOL! 🤣
I imagine it was so much fun having your sister there and her singing. You two should go on tour. 😉
Have a blessed week!
Teresa 💕
LikeLike
Thank you, dear Teresa. We have fun together!
LikeLike
Hi Janet,
I think what is meaningful to all of us is to witness your willingness to go wherever God wanted you to go, even on the midst of myriad trials and obstacles. That’s why we admire your faith.
David
LikeLike
Thank you, sir! I’m grateful!
LikeLike
What a beautiful description of a special event to you and so many. Thanks for bringing us into it. I can’t wait to listen!
LikeLike
Thank you, Kendra!
LikeLike
I grew up watching you on the crusades and have followed you through the years. It was wonderful to see you back at FWC. You sing as beautiful today as you did forty years ago. Your sister absolutely brought the house down that was amazing! Love you Janet and love that you returned where it all began with JSM.
LikeLike
Thanks so much for your encouragement!
LikeLike
I enjoyed the concert very much! 🙂 Your sister was also amazing! Looking forward to the reruns. LOL!
LikeLike
Thanks, Monica! I appreciate the comment!
LikeLike
You are a tremendous inspiration to millions of us, Janet. Thanks for still traveling around to share your talents and love with us. Although I wasn’t there (because I’m on the other side of the world), I hope to find it on Youtube eventually. And these posts of yours are very refreshing. Keep up the good work!
LikeLike
Thank you for your encouragement. I appreciate it!
LikeLike
Sister Janet Paschal, you’re amazing! You brought down God’s glory as I watched you from my home in Nigeria sing from the depths of your heart, during the Family Worship Centre’s telecast a few hours ago. My family had gone to bed but I couldn’t just leave because of the intense anointing from that beautiful service. Your Sister Kay brought tears to my eyes as I took a glimpse of heaven while she sang; it was wonderful. The Jimmy Swaggart Television Station has been my favorite Christian TV, they have blessed so many lives. I pray one day, I will be able to visit them. Thank you Lady Janet Paschal, God bless you abundantly
Dr. Charles Louis-Egbuchiem.
LikeLike
Thank you for your kind comment, sir. I pray that you will be able to visit that wonderful church and meet the incredible family.
Many blessings, Janet
LikeLike
The Ríos family from Chile.
Hello sister Janet, it was, as always, a wonderful and very blessed concert for me and my family. I recorded it that day, so we can listen to your beautiful voice again. We sent you an email on January 23rd. I just wanted to know if you read it and if you could reply. It would make us very happy as your fans. Greetings from Temuco, Chile.
LikeLike