I remember saying that there are certain things that I would never do. Not never do again. Just never do. Of course, I ended up doing some of those things. It was interesting reflecting on that. What was even more interesting, though is reaching a stage in life where there were things that I had […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Never AgainIt says something about the state of affairs when people have to sit down and express what is referred to as, ‘home truths’. Among other things, what that says is that things have been allowed to carry on without those truths being addressed. What it also says is that while activities have taken place and […]
Read More If The Truth Be ToldHow do you follow Jesus? I wish I asked that question a lot more intentionally when I started the journey. As it was, I was brought up in a church environment and so I assumed a lot and a lot was assumed of me. Assumptions can really make a … silly situation for all parties […]
Read More Dryden Links: Fast Track(Reflections on the sign of Jesus healing the official’s son found in John 4:46-54. This is part of the Seven Signs series, click here to catch up on other parts in the series.) There is Jesus. There is a father. There is a son. There are witnesses. The son is sick and close to death. […]
Read More Seven Signs: The Son LivesBut the wisdom from above is … impartial James 3:17 (ESV) This is not the first time that James addressed the issue of impartiality. Earlier, James had to address a serious issue. My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: It’s About Being ImpartialThis is personal. My parents are no longer on this plane of existence. They meant a lot to me and I know they meant a lot to my siblings. Their departure led to a lot of reflections. It brought to sharp focus what their lives as a married couple and as parents were like and […]
Read More Ruth Reflections: 01 – IntroductionThis is a further entry in the ongoing blog conversation with the Dryden brother of our sister Ruth preferred by all with taste, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: Stevie Wonder is one of my favourite musicians and among other songs, he wrote, produced and sang the track called Evil on his Music […]
Read More ADBC: 15 – Changes and the ChildrenDear Captain: For the task ahead, I hope that your path is clear and your mission is established. For the crew who will support you, I trust that they will be mobilised by the mission and acknowledge your vital role in leading by example. For the fruit that will flow from you, I pray that […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: A Captain’s BlessingThe club wanted to appoint a new manager and so explored a number of candidates. One, in particular, did very well in the interview, so they wanted to take things further. The conversation turned to his backroom team and the candidate insisted that he wanted to take his team with him. It was a point […]
Read More With Your CrewThe church is magnificent. It really is a wonderful expression of God’s glorious and wondrous creation. When Jesus came to set up and die for the church, He had something in mind that would amaze even the heavenly realms. The more I get to know Jesus, the more I get to love what Jesus had […]
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