Another incident. Another incident in the build up of years of oppression and abuse. Another incident to endure. And the response … Long-suffering. Enduring. Loving the enemy. Sharing the gospel and forgiving those that spitefully use you. Those yet to be who cannot be. Those who are and are snuffed out. Why? Much air, much […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Different StandardsNaomi was on the scavenge. Sarah was the first one to notice. “Hey Sarah.” Naomi breezily said, still giving the impression of a woman on the move, “Do you have any of those containers we leave hanging around the kitchen? You know, like those used butter tubs and stuff. You got any you were going […]
Read More Don’t Throw It Away – It’s NeededFishermen. That’s what they were, that was their trade, it was their livelihood, it was their stock in life ad perhaps that’s what they would turn out to be and see their sons also follow in the family business. They were caught up with the exciting prophetic ministry of this wild guy called John. That […]
Read More A Peter Profile: 03 – From Calling to CallingThis part of the journey, as you might have guessed, follows the first part and the second part and it’s worth clicking the links to see where the journey has come to this point. We celebrated our wedding anniversary recently. We used the time to reflect on God’s goodness to us in our life together. […]
Read More A Journey in Marriage: Detach and Attach Part 3Almost everyone is corrupted on the earth. Almost everyone has polluted the earth with their commitment to unrighteousness. Almost everyone is pleased to do what they want to do in their own eyes even if it brings about the demise of another human being. Almost. What is recorded about Noah is all the more remarkable. […]
Read More Noah: The Only One Right In A Wrong WorldWhat matters? As in what really matters? That is often determined by the ruling forces of the day. Trends come and go, but the foundation that keeps the structure in place is set and reinforced by those ruling forces. Those foundations under one rule is really about what is pleasing to the eye, what is […]
Read More Who Rules? Foundation Factors“Why are you here?” “She’s gone.” “Yes. I know she’s gone.” “I miss her.” “I appreciate that you miss her.” “I don’t know how I’ll carry on. She meant so much to me, she did so much for me. How am I supposed to keep going?” “Did she give you the impression to see her […]
Read More Now Carry OnOf course we love each other. Of course we support each other. Of course we’re forgiving and restoring each other. Of course we’re not perfect. Of course we don’t have all answers. Of course there are mistakes. Of course we look to learn from our mistakes. Of course we show real love. What do you […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Deluded FellowshipTom had a light bulb moment. When he was struggling for a hint of inspiration as to how he would complete the essay on the works of William Wordsworth, he knew just the guy to visit. Matt and Tom had been friends ever since they met each other on the first day in the university […]
Read More About the Light BulbThe fisherman, the disciple, the one who denied three times, the apostle who preached at Pentecost, the man who left fatherly letters for followers to continue in the faith. As mentioned in the first post in this series, the life of who we refer to as Peter is a fascinating one to explore. Not to […]
Read More A Peter Profile: 02 Simon Who?
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