When people think of politicians, journalists and similar professions, the thoughts are not always positive. Indeed there can be a somewhat cynical view of those either in authority or who are meant to be reporting on those in authority. The cynicism comes from the experience of how power corrupts and the pursuit of power can […]
Read More When Righteousness RulesIt wasn’t that long ago when the ways of communicating were fairly limited. Face to face, telephone call and a letter. Perhaps those were your options. Sure there was a telegram, but that was for the posh folks. There was also the fax which again was reserved for those considerably richer than me. Usually those […]
Read More Well I SayThere appears to be only two choices. This is not a shopping trip with hundreds of brands and styles to go for. Only two. One has a home built on solid foundations. The invitation is extended for those to come and eat food thoroughly prepared in a welcoming home. As the meal is enjoyed there […]
Read More The Wise OptionWorking in the employability sector involved getting to understand how to be successful in accessing employment. Working through the process brought out some principles that made sense in all of life. For example in selecting candidates for the position a critical factor is experience. Employers know skills and qualifications are important, but those won’t mean […]
Read More Proven Track RecordIn my childhood, it wasn’t really the done thing at home to call anyone an idiot. It was like swearing really. That meant, obviously, that when my parents weren’t paying attention we would often use that very same word to address our frustrations at a sibling’s disruptive or silly behaviour. Indeed to emphasise just how […]
Read More What An IdiotOn the face of it this statement – true love hates – does not make sense. There’s an image of love that is full of pleasant, life-affirming sentiments and digging a bit deeper there are even more commendable qualities such as hope and perseverance that help fill out our concept of what love involves. In […]
Read More True Love HatesI find it somewhat … interesting that a man who married 700 wives and 300 concubines talks so passionately about the value of relationships. Yet the words of Solomon with regard to avoiding adultery get to the heart of why it’s so important to value relationships and value faithfulness. Look how appealing unfaithfulness is, though. […]
Read More Value of FaithfulnessMy Dad was never a very verbal man. The church used to love the rare opportunities he got to preach because although he wouldn’t be the charismatic big preacher, he would also not take long. Though he wasn’t the chatty type – my Mum more than made up for that – it was evident he […]
Read More Following Dad’s InstructionsWe were visiting friends we hadn’t seen for a while. He noticed my wife had lost weight and looked a lot fitter than she had previously. As you can imagine Mrs Dryden was suitably flattered. When the query was made as to how she got that way the answer was surprising. It had nothing to […]
Read More What Brings HealthFollowing Jesus takes in quite a lot. As I was reminded when reading I Am A Follower (the book I’m currently reading by Leonard Sweet), the distinctive is I am following Him, not just His teachings. That’s why it’s good to take time in seeing who it is I am following. What I notice about […]
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