It is really odd to see people in a musical setting displaying a great deal of attention to God, only to see their lives afterwards not mirroring that kind of passion. To be honest, that’s understandable. We can create atmospheres that draw people into a daze and wonder at the beautiful, wonderful Jesus. Those setups […]
Read More 20 for 20 #9 Only By Following JesusThis blog would not be possible without God because God is the inspiration behind the blog. That’s why the topic of God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Church are among the most frequently listed categories and tags on this site. It feels odd to go more than one blog entry without encountering a […]
Read More 20 for 20 #8 WorshipIt’s interesting to see which blog entries stand on their own and which are part of the series. If you had asked me before writing this, I would have said that the vast majority of what I write stands on its own. It’s interesting to check again and see that there are a significant number […]
Read More 20 for 20 #3 Say What You SeeDid you do what God told you to do? Did you do it to glorify Jesus Christ? Did you do it according to the guidance offered by His Spirit? That’s all that matters. For His Name’s Sake C. L. J. Dryden Shalom
Read More What God ExpectsI am very grateful that Jesus comes from the helpless and harassed. I am also glad that He’s available for the hapless and the hopeless. When I think of who I was before I knew Him and what He’s given me in Christ – the hope – it’s a great spur to share that in […]
Read More Hope for the HopelessI was talking to a very good friend recently and it was true what she said. When we commit to following Jesus, we die to self. That death is a tough job. But the swap doesn’t happen without it. We don’t experience the life of Jesus Christ until we die to self. That explains quite […]
Read More Give Me YouThe question about who rules ends up with a choice between the King of the Universe and anyone else. For His Name’s Sake C. L. J. Dryden Shalom
Read More For The KingIt doesn’t feel like it, but it’s true. Wherever you go, as long as you belong to Him, He’s with you. He won’t leave you alone. He won’t leave you lonely. It doesn’t have to feel like it; it is the truth. He is there in the frustrations, hurts, misunderstandings and rejection. He knows. He’s […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – He Is With YouDay 6: Taming the Tongue Read James 3:1-12 Context: Why does James specifically warn about the responsibility of those who teach, and how does this introduce his broader discussion about speech? You might get the impression that James is changing the topic from what he’s previously talked about, but there is continuity. That continuity follows […]
Read More WIWO: James Day 6: Taming the Tongue“Watch out; beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” (Matthew 16:6, ESVUK) Following Jesus was never meant to be a journey shaped by outward appearances or religious performance. He calls us to authentic faith—a faith rooted in reality, humility, and love for the Father. This is not simply a caution about doctrine—it is […]
Read More OTKC 31 – Beware the Leaven of the Pharisees
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