Continuing the appeal to choose wisdom, the father encourages his son with the benefits of pursuing wisdom. What’s particularly striking about the appeal is the reference to the pursuit of wisdom as an ongoing journey. Decision by decision, moment by moment leads us down a particular path to a certain outcome. The goal helps to define […]
Read More 16MTP 02 – Paths Of The RighteousFor the turning back of the simple from teaching will be the cause of their death, and the peace of the foolish will be their destruction. But whoever gives ear to me will take his rest safely, living in peace without fear of evil. (Proverbs 1:32, 33 BBE) Something that comes across clearly in the […]
Read More 16MTP 01 – Wisdom Is a Matter Of ChoiceThere is a flow to it as I see it. 2016 started off with an exploration through the book of Exodus. It was a journey that truly challenged me to the core as to my identity in Christ. The slave mentality, the need for deliverance, the importance of the presence, clear instructions and guidance, intimacy […]
Read More Wise UpA people enslaved, a man who has experienced the palace and life as an outsider is chosen. God, against the power of Pharaoh, proves to be the ultimate power in ten distinctive ways. A people released, a man who knows God deeply leads them across the Red Sea and leads them through wilderness challenges. Despite […]
Read More Exodus Extracts – A ReviewMany are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. (Proverbs 19:21) My mentor was a great inspiration in the purpose of planning. Before him, I really did just drift along from one activity to another usually at the behest of someone else. I’m surprised I […]
Read More Ideas, Schemes, Plans and DreamsThis part of following Jesus is not the glamorous bit, but it remains core to our identity. It’s well expressed in this video. Enjoy. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More We Are Servants: Our Transformed Identity from Caesar KalinowskiWith the series on Exodus Extracts ending recently, it was interesting to come across this. Fascinating insight into worship and work. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Worship and Work (Dwight Gibson)I get a sense of great satisfaction when I finish reading through a book in the Bible. It never fails to amaze mehow much more I get from reading through a book again. It’s humbling to never approach reading the book as though I know it and there’s nothing more to learn. Reading through the […]
Read More Sense of Satisfaction Before It Begins AgainFor the cloud of the Lord was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys. (Exodus 40:38 ESV) It’s fascinating reading about what in essence took place in the space of a year, from the time the children […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 40 – Presence For The JourneyI was informed that it’s been seven years since I registered with WordPress. That’s quite a long time for me to remain active on something like blogging and as it happens the rate of blogging has gradually increased over those years. What I really appreciated was being informed of the landmark so that it was […]
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