They’re referring to ancestry, but you know it’s about faith. They’re talking about heritage, but you know it’s about belonging. They suggest it’s about culture and it is. Just as it is a matter of trust and dependence. Where you are sourced and what informs, defines and nurtures you. Some think it’s about the location […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Where Are You Rooted?(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 4.) Paul loves the gospel, loves Jesus and loves His church. This is why he’s sending Timothy, trusting him […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 06 – As For You …(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 3.) When growing up, I remember in the tradition of the church that I observed, a status thing about […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 05 – Who Will Look After Them?(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 2.) There is a constant theme about the priority of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Paul’s words to […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 04 – It’s A Matter of Character and Order(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 StartThe start of this series kicked off with the admission that this is personal. Scripture was written for various reasons. The story of Ruth is written to give an insight into the heritage of royalty that was birthed in expressions of loyalty. This is a national story. It is not epic in scope but it […]
Read More Ruth Reflections: 06 – Learning From RuthEvery day and often in every moment of the day, there is a simple question that I answer. Do you believe Him? I had a conversation with my brother. We were talking about the differences between an atheist, one who rejects God and the godless. There are a lot of people who claim to believe […]
Read More Do You Believe Him?(Reflections on the sign of Jesus healing the official’s son found in John 5:1-17. This is part of the Seven Signs series, click here to catch up on other parts in the series.) The condition and the culture. This sign highlights how Jesus changes both the condition and the culture for Kingdom purposes. When Jesus saw him […]
Read More Seven Signs: Pick Up Your Mat and Walk(Reflections and notes on Ruth 1. To find out more about the series of Ruth Reflections, read this.) You can listen to the book of Ruth read to you in roughly 15 minutes. What’s that? Hardly any time at all. Reading the whole book shouldn’t take that much out of your life. Meditating on it, […]
Read More Ruth Reflections: 02 – When Things Go Wrong(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. […]
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