Point of passion to connect. When it comes to following Jesus, there are no off-limits. He has access to every aspect of my life and everything I do is i His gaze. It’s good to have that in mind so that I am aware of when something will look to compete with Him for prime […]
Read More December Thanks #11: FootballI love these kind of videos for what they do to deepen the appreciation for the Word. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Song of Shalom (A Reflection on the Song of Solomon)On some occasions, I have mentioned that it must be at times really hard to live with me. This often gets a vigorous nodding of the head from my daughters and an exaggerated look of not knowing what on earth I could possibly be talking about from my wife. These aside, I have a decent […]
Read More December Thanks #10: GraceMy friend Ray introduced me to this better way of looking at the concept of hope. Previously the term was more like a wish you really wanted to happen. The sort of thing you crossed your fingers for, but held a degree of knowledge that it may not happen. It was a bit like optimism […]
Read More December Thanks #09: HopeGod looks out for me. 2016 has been a fascinating year for a number of reasons. Yet recently I have been able to briefly stop and be grateful for the fact that God looks out for me. The tag of laziness has long been one never to be placed on me. Of late, however, I […]
Read More December Thanks #08: RestThis is a sobering video to consider. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?King Saul needed someone to deal with the torment that he felt within. Those around him saw that his troubled state needed soothing. The idea they came up with was to get a musician in on the job who could play a few tunes. They got the right guy and more often than not whenever […]
Read More December Thanks #07: MusicI came across this depiction recently and was intrigued by it. Intrigued to the point of feeling it would be more than worthwhile sharing it on here. Enjoy. (HT: Jon Oleksiuk) For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More The Disadvantage of Having Two Heads by G.K. ChestertonThere are so many references in scripture of God engaging with individuals and setting them a task to complete. That task is completed from a place of trusting relationship between God and the one He sends. It is such a pity that often following Jesus or an invitation to accept the gospel of the Kingdom […]
Read More CD Songs: Carry On – VIP Mass Choir feat. John P. KeeThere is much to be grateful for in regard to journey mercies. Things that could have gone wrong that didn’t, things that could have been good and turned out great. It’s something I appreciate especially as I am still on the journey. When I think about peace, however, I think not just about the journey, […]
Read More December Thanks #06: Destination
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