Not a long time ago I wrote about the way in which God took pleasure in the creation process. When it comes to cars, I am almost completely apathetic. Some of my peers are big enthusiasts of cars, but they leave me nonplussed. It was not the greatest invitation of my life to check a […]
Read More A Way Of Acknowledging The Beauty In OthersA few of us are going through the book of Romans. Yeah. That’s right. Thanks for your prayers. In going through this letter from Paul, I am caught up with the beautiful outline of the love God expresses for us. A love that reconciles and a love that saves. How great the Father’s love for […]
Read More An Acknowledgement Of Great Truth: God’s Great GraceBible study. I love it and I am not ashamed about it. I am not referring to an immensely academic exercise that leaves you confused about Greek, Hebrew and dictionary definitions of words like propitiation and transubstantiation. That has its place for those that way inclined. I am referring to such a love for God […]
Read More A Grateful Heart For Those Who Teach ScriptureIt is said that the only thing constant is change. Recent events have helped me realise there is much to be said about change. The more I know about people, the more I realise I need to grow in heart and spirit to productively engage with them. What I know about someone yesterday won’t be […]
Read More A Brief Word On The Inevitability Of ChangeSomething happened to me that changed my life markedly. Elsewhere I have shared the experience that changed my engagement with God from a cerebral undertaking to being consumed with a passion for Him. It is something that I don’t expect a stranger to properly comprehend, because it took me a while to get around what […]
Read More A Holy Spirit Appreciation: Outpouring, Indwelling, Overflowing, Far-reachingMy friend and I were conversing about a shared passion. The nature of the conversation was so uplifting and invigorating as we exchanged views that by the end of it I wanted to conquer the world. It was just as well, because the next day proved to be a trying day full of various challenges […]
Read More An Obvious Truth: Healthy Minds Think Healthy ThingsThere is a time when it’s good to be alone. At times it appears as though there is great pressure not to genuinely spend time one to one with God. As though the call to work, relate and provide leaves no room for anything else. It worked for Jesus to be effective in His serving […]
Read More A Quiet Place: Appreciating Time Away And AloneWe were seated in a semi circle enjoying the summer breeze in the evening. The conversation got round to what happens when the children grow up and have lifestyles that go against the values with which they were brought up. It was fascinating listening to the various views on what we do when our hearts […]
Read More A Reflection On The Prodigal Son: Bungee JumpingShe doesn’t look her age. I remember when we first met over 14 years ago. We sat and talked for a long time. It wasn’t love at first sight, but there was certainly the makings of a beautiful friendship. She liked talking, I liked listening, it was meant to be. As we conversed I was […]
Read More A Birthday Blog For My Beloved Authrine DrydenIt’s complicated. I love that phrase. An excellent cop out from explaining yourself. After all it could very well be complicated. In terms of how things are going with the Dryden Family in many ways it’s not complicated. In some ways, however, it is. We have moved. Yes. Again. I have been blogging since 2005, […]
Read More A Dryden Update: What Is Going On Now?
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