You didn’t get the grades you were looking for. They had to let you go. Unfortunately, you have not been successful with your application at this time. You have just missed out on the opportunity on this occasion. Due to your status, you will not be in line for the promotion now. After reviewing your […]
Read More Though Your Dreams Be Tossed And BlownThere’s a lot of respect for the individual. In fact there’s a great concern not to be seen to be imposing anything on an individual. Every adult should be left to reach their own decisions and conclusions. That makes a great deal of sense. When it comes to learning to live the life of Jesus, […]
Read More Don’t Leave Them To ItThere was the warmth, security and sustenance of the womb. There is safety in the cocoon. There is development there – who is there in month seven is definitely someone different to who was there in month three. For all that, there is little to be concerned about because the cocoon is safe. Then there […]
Read More Why Wisdom: Exposure and InfluenceThere are those who do not believe. That’s their prerogative and I’m not going to impose my view on them at all. What I would say, however, is that in not believing, it’s really important to be careful not to be a scornful doubter. What I love about stories – true or fictional – are […]
Read More Not That Guy: Scornful Doubter“Come out with your hands up. We have you surrounded. There’s no point in trying to escape, we will get you. It’s only a matter of time. Give yourself up now and we might go easy on you,” Back in the day, growing up, I did enjoy watching dramas and action programmes or films with […]
Read More Faith When Under SiegeConsistency. Before I appreciated faithfulness, there was the term consistency. My Dad is the first model of consistency I have. Subsequently I’d appreciate the faithfulness too, but it was the consistency at first. Certain things would be done every day. Certain things would be done every week. Certain characteristics could be expected in response to […]
Read More Celebrating Consistency: A Blog RetrospectiveThere is a God. He is good. He creates. He sustains. He judges. Some do not agree with this. They don’t get the first statement. They struggle with the second concept. They can’t wrap their head around the third statement. That fourth statement has them a little perplexed because they’ve already been finding it difficult […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: My Five Fundamental BeliefsWhen I come across themes repeated in scripture it indicates that the theme is important and it’s not always easily retained. Prayer is one of the best gifts given for a growing relationship with God. The examples we have in scipture of prayer bear that out. I don’t think praying is easy. Especially if you’ve […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Praying Ain’t EasySome people don’t get God, don’t want to know about God and are quite comfortable living as they are without Him. That’s their prerogative. If there is a window of opportunity, though, it’s fascinating considering what people think about the life of Jesus. It’s truly worth checking that out and get people to look at […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Exploring FurtherYeah, there’s something fulfilling about being acknowledged for any good you do. It’s why I’m particularly keen to say thanks when I am the beneficiary of good. Doing good, however, is something to truly enjoy knowing that God sees you. You’re doing it primarily for Him and to Him to say how much you appreciate […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Doing Good For God’s Sake
