Recently my wife and I were reminded of the importance of key qualities God gives us in being His children. One of those qualities is having the patience and wisdom to understand someone before exercising wisdom in addressing the person appropriately. We were enjoying a good barbecue at the home of a friend. Whilst there […]
Read More Taking Time to UnderstandHe must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. (Titus 1:9 NIV) Paul’s letter to Titus has been referred to as a pastoral letter. What’s interesting in the opening chapter of this letter is how straight […]
Read More Titus Talk 01 – Titus the TroubleshooterAnother day another month. Half of 2016 has already elapsed and it has been an intriguing first half ofof the year. There has been a lot to be thankful for – a good marriage, healthy growing children, great supporting network of friends who motivate and inspire. The blog has proven to be a great outlet […]
Read More Dryden Update – JulyIt’s a funny thing. We run away from God, in our attitude and actions. We rebel against Him and run from Him. He chooses to pursue us. He does so in various ways – various expressions of His grace that declares His character to us inviting us to return to Him. He is compassionate and […]
Read More When You Catch Up With GodThe book of Samuel concludes with an episode in which David sins before God. It’s fascinating that David pressed on with the census despite good advice telling him not to do so. It’s just as fascinating that David’s conscience hits when he recognises what he’s done. There is much to learn from this episode. It’s […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 24 – Learning from a Senseless CensusSo the three mighty warriors broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the Lord . “Far be it from me, Lord , to do this!” he said. “Is it […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 23 – David’s CrewWhen Zoë was born back in 2010, her initial years made me marvel. More than any of her sisters before her, she appeared to be fearless. I got caught up in her fearless first few years on the earth. Then she became more conscious of her surroundings. I don’t think she was copying anyone. All […]
Read More My Greatest Fear“The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!” (2 Samuel 22:47 NIV) There are a lot of songs that captures the imagination, the one written by David expressed in the twenty-second chapter of 2 Samuel should be one to stir anyone. Here is a song that reveals […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 22 – David’s SongBut Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue; he struck the Philistine down and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, saying, “Never again will you go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel will not be extinguished.” (2 Samuel 21:17 NIV) Having affirmed his rule over Israel after […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 21 – David’s Fascinating Famine and Warfare ReliefOne of Joab’s men stood beside Amasa and said, “Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!” (2 Samuel 20:11 NIV) The United Tribes of Israel was a fragile reality after Absalom’s efforts. Even with David’s conciliatory actions, it only took one mischief maker called Sheba to upset it again by […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 20 – Rebellion Squashed
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