There was an awe about the place. She did a tremendous job. Some people need a backing track, some people are conditioned to require some sort of accompaniment, yet she was comfortable enough with the song to start it off and sing boldly. Eventually the rest of us joined her. We sang and saw that […]
Read More What Were They Singing? What Are We Singing?What if the name is the most valuable thing there is? Imagine being told, I’m really sorry it’s come to this. We have to let you go. Although we appreciate the years of service you’ve given, this latest matter is too serious to overlook. Bringing the name into disrepute is a serious charge. One that […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Value in the NameWho does that? I had the great privilege on sitting in on a bible study. The person leading the study was exploring the episode of the man who was paralysed at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years. Now that particular episode has a great deal of significance for me because of the challenge in […]
Read More What Does That Say About That Guy?“It’s cold in here.” grumbled Keith. “Put on your coat then.” suggested Kath. “… I have now. It’s still cold.” “Well give it some time, get yourself cosy in that coat. You’ll warm up.” “Aren’t you cold?” “It’s alright, Keith. I’m just grateful to be alive.” “You’re always on about being grateful for this and […]
Read More If You Have Sense You’ll Give ThanksHe would say that, though, wouldn’t he. People shrugged when they heard him complaining about his situation again. He had been in that state for years and was not slow in telling people how bad things were for him. At first people would sympathise with him. It was after all a tough situation. After constantly […]
Read More He Would Say ThatForgiveness is one of the most powerful forces in the world. Without forgiveness, having to carry the shame of the things done wrong can be oppressive. It can be repressive. It can be like walking around with something that keeps you on edge when engaging with others. You’re on edge in case they ask, in […]
Read More In The ClearThere is a definition of the term invest that refers to giving something into an endeavour with the expectation of having a return higher than what was originally given. There is also another meaning of the term invest where someone is given a quality of some sort. That leaves an intriguing thought to consider about […]
Read More Invest in the BusinessYour mouth can be very useful when dealing with the battles of life. Muhammad Ali had this thing that he did back in his ascending years as a boxing champion. He’d have this habit of telling reporters the round in which he would deliver the knock out blow. Sure enough come that round the knock […]
Read More Say It, Bring ItDisarray. It was it total disarray. Some just looked in horror. Some had their heads in hands in dismay wondering how did it get in such a state. Some were crying at just how it seemed beyond repair. One among them assessed the situation and knew what had to be done. There was no point […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Get It Back In OrderThe ram. What a tricky customer. You don’t want to get on the wrong side of a ram. That creature has some horns on him that will have no problem rendering a very aggressive response to upset or irritation. The smart folks, however, have sussed where the strength of the ram can be seen. It’s […]
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