If you do it out of fear, then you’ve probably got the wrong one. If you do it out of a sense of being the centre of the universe, you’ve probably not got the right one either. If you do it out of a recognition for the greatness of God and your position of rebellion […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Get It Right(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 1.) This reading was recorded by Shirley Rosemarie Evans of Eden Cumi Ministries In considering and reflecting on these […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 03 – Mercy, Grace and Peace to You: An Encouraging Start(This is part of a series profiling the life of Joseph as conveyed in the book of Genesis. You can catch up on the rest of the series by clicking here. The following reflections cover Genesis 39:1-20) In an effort to offer glib words about life we’re often told that it has its “ups and […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 04 – Favour and FalsehoodHere’s the premise of the conversation. I didn’t get it wrong in the spelling. This is edition 25 of the Dryden Blog Conversation. For this edition, my brother and I thought we’d do something a little special and so … listen to this: The blog element of the conversation should resume next week, but if the […]
Read More ADPC: 25 – Listen To This – On Hope and About MagicThey think it’s about the quantity. You’ve done one before, so if you do two now then it will be better. You produced five before, so if you can give us seven now, that will be great. Nope. Sometimes it’s doing the five that helps you to realise you could do even better by producing […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Not That MuchWe are introduced to the relationship in Acts 16. In Lystra, Paul wanted Timothy to be with him on his travels. Here was this young man – known in the Christian community. He had a good reputation in the region and he was content to be circumcised for the sake of the Jews in that […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 02 – Introducing Paul and Timothy(This is part of a series profiling the life of Joseph as conveyed in the book of Genesis. You can catch up on the rest of the series by clicking here. The following reflections cover Genesis 37:1-11) The account of Joseph given in these verses is fascinating for a lot of reasons only some of […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 03 – Character, Dreams and FamilyHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: Read it. Seriously. Read it. I won’t throw superlatives at it in terms of how it is outstanding and incisive and thought-provoking and startling. Those are the least superlatives you’ll offer when you consider this man’s work on what makes authority legitimate and the tragic qualities […]
Read More ADBC: 24 – Dreams, Science And WitchcraftWhen plans don’t work out, prayer and praise help to bring about a proper perspective on God’s purposes. Praise in the Creator whose plans prevail. He puts us on the right track as we prayerfully look to Him in the disappointments and setbacks. Praise is not the neglect of the pain and frustration. Prayer and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Plans, Prayer, Perspective and Praise(Part of the profile series on the life of Joseph which began here. The following reflections cover an overview of Genesis chapters 29-35.) Talk about family fortunes. Joseph was the son of Jacob. That should be straightforward until you recognise that Jacob did not have one wife and Joseph was not his first son … […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 02 – Joseph In The Background
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