There is something about the life of following Jesus that brings about dry seasons at times. OK, I say that based on my experience and maybe one or two other followers that I’ve come across and read about. Maybe the super spiritual types don’t experience that and are just on fire for Jesus all the […]
Read More Refresh, Revive, Renew and RestoreWe are very good at reasoning and rationalising things. We have made such a meal of that ability that we are able to rationalise almost anything. Indeed when I say almost, not even I’m sure what we haven’t rationalised. Yet, just because there is a rationale behind something, that doesn’t necessarily make it right. I […]
Read More Dryden Links: The End of Prayer?(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. Explore the previous parts of this series.) Jesus’ words for Smyrna are not many, but is said is packed with a lot. Considering this letter we get how Jesus relates to the church; what Jesus recognises about the state and plight of […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 06 Smyrna: Endure for Real richesRight relationship with God is so crucial to have a good grip on wisdom. That statement cannot be overstated. Wisdom is so crucial to life. Without wisdom decisions that are made are liable to count for nothing. Without wisdom mistakes and bad moves are inevitable. Without wisdom joy and eace are elusive. Wisdom is that […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: Foundations(Reflections and notes on Daniel 5. The series so far had an introduction before considering the way Daniel and his friends settled in the strange land. This was followed by explorations in how the righteous emerged from a ridiculous situation. This was the set up for the trial by fiery furnace that was contemplated. Previously, the pride of Nebuchadnezzar was brought to […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 06 – Your Days Are NumberedThis is part of an ongoing blog conversation with my brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David looked at the UK government and it’s fair to say he had one or two concerns about it, maybe three. Once he finished with his reserved consideration of those issues, he also shared his take […]
Read More ADBC: 05 – Cry Sweet FreedomThis is done for Him. To please and honour Him. This is done for others. To benefit by offering insights that can enrich, challenge and otherwise positively shape life. This is done for me. An outlet of expression to exercise skills developed over time and continue to improve and pursue greater scope for using them. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: For Who?Dear Loving, Righteous, Heavenly Father: When I don’t know what to do, my eyes are on You. Seasons come and seasons go and it’s so easy to miss the flow whilst looking to settle in what appears to be for the moment and not moving on from that. I hear You when You talk about […]
Read More My Eyes Are On YouIt is September. Here in England, the football season is up and running and the academic season is about to get going for most children and young children. There were some significant changes in my life over June and July, which left August as a month of adjustment. It’s fitting that after the adjustments in […]
Read More Dryden Update: New Season Early Thoughts(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Ephesus. Explore the previous parts of this series.) As we look at the letter to the church in Ephesus there is an outline: Jesus introduces Himself specifically; there is an intended audience; there is an outline of what is commendable; there is a point of […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 05 Ephesus: Where is the Love?
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