A lot of today’s pop music and various other styles acknowledge their debt to the old black churches with their gospel stylings. You would not have heard the likes of Whitney, Dionne, Aretha, Chaka, Mariah, Mary J and the assortment of others influenced by them. Sure, it is a pity that those beautiful voices are […]
Read More When Jesus ComesIn the first part of this here little story of mine I gave the historical context of driving and me. Read it once more to refresh yourself on how we find ourselves here. In the world of being a pedestrian even I can’t walk everywhere and sometimes the bus is not suitable for the requirements. […]
Read More Taking Me For A Ride – Part TwoIt’s a bit difficult being a follower of Christ, a married man, a father of three and a loner. The odd one out in the pack, funnily enough, is the loner gig. I’m growing out of it ever so slowly and ever so surely, but there are times … Anyway the reason for putting this […]
Read More DMCD Songs: He Won’t Leave You Alone – John P. Kee and NLCCI don’t believe I’ve shared the history of me and driving and I reckon it might be worth your while reading it as it forms a good part of this entry. Driving comes across to me as a crucial part of a rite of passage from being a child to being an adult. Whenever the […]
Read More Taking Me For A Ride – Part OneI’m posting this song by the celebrated Bishop Walter Hawkins because of two reasons. One, it’s a great song wonderfully rendered and seeing it live is a beautiful thing showcasing once more the merits of great gospel music to the ears and the eyes. It’s not about coming across all nostalgic and saying they don’t […]
Read More What Is This?And so after the wait comes the first photos taken of the newest member of the Dryden family. But first, a word on how bad things are for Authrine. Look at this meal and continue to pray for her. I need to stress, this is what she asked for, not what was only on offer, […]
Read More Welcome to the World Zoë Anya-Cheryse DrydenThe story often referred to as the Prodigal Son is a brilliant example of what the ministry of reconciliation is all about. In that story a fair bit of credit is given to the wastrel son as he comes to his senses and realises that he could get better quality food back at his home […]
Read More RestorationUsually I prefer the understated, reserved and contained approach to matters. Rather than look for a raucous laugh by a loud suggestion I prefer the power of the quip, just slip it in the middle of a regular sentence to elicit a wry chuckle to those who pick it up or that little groan by […]
Read More Gratitude – Being ExtraI’m not in Christmas – you know that, I know that, we all know that. But I remember when I moved to Stoke-on-Trent coming across the album version of this song and I realised I didn’t have to compromise my stance on Christmas to enjoy a good Christmas song with a great sentiment and of […]
Read More Jon Gibson – About A New BirthSo I was there minding my own business, just got home from seeing the wife for another day. She was scheduled to be going to the delivery suite but like the second coming of the Messiah no one knew the hour that this would take place. Yet no sooner had I settled down to some […]
Read More How’s Authrine And the Baby
Life With CD 