There are certain issues in Christendom that arouse a great deal of argument and debate. Many of those issues don’t really merit that much in the way of attention. They’re side issues that, typical of us as a species, we blow out of proportion and hold so dearly as if it’s a matter of eternal […]
Read More Dryden Links: A View On Co-Pastors(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Pergamum in Revelation 2:12-17. Explore the previous parts of this series.) Jesus speaks to the church in Pergamum and has some factors that He highlights for the benefit of them and those in the churches who have the ears to hear. It’s worth noting how he […]
Read More What the Spirit Says … 07 Pergamum: Prone To Compromise(Reflections and notes on Daniel 6. The series so far had an introduction before considering the way Daniel and his friends settled in the strange land. This was followed by explorations in how the righteous emerged from a ridiculous situation. This was the set up for the trial by fiery furnace that was contemplated. The series then considered the pride of Nebuchadnezzar was brought […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 07 – Faithful in Changing TimesThis is part of an ongoing blog conversation with my brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David gave a considered response to the issue of if humanity was corrupt and irredeemable. His basis for the answer should be very telling indeed for anyone looking for some idea of the nature of humanity. He […]
Read More ADBC: 06 – On the Purpose of Life and Loving The Sinner, Not The SinThere is something about the life of following Jesus that brings about dry seasons at times. OK, I say that based on my experience and maybe one or two other followers that I’ve come across and read about. Maybe the super spiritual types don’t experience that and are just on fire for Jesus all the […]
Read More Refresh, Revive, Renew and RestoreWe are very good at reasoning and rationalising things. We have made such a meal of that ability that we are able to rationalise almost anything. Indeed when I say almost, not even I’m sure what we haven’t rationalised. Yet, just because there is a rationale behind something, that doesn’t necessarily make it right. I […]
Read More Dryden Links: The End of Prayer?(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. Explore the previous parts of this series.) Jesus’ words for Smyrna are not many, but is said is packed with a lot. Considering this letter we get how Jesus relates to the church; what Jesus recognises about the state and plight of […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 06 Smyrna: Endure for Real riches(Reflections and notes on Daniel 5. The series so far had an introduction before considering the way Daniel and his friends settled in the strange land. This was followed by explorations in how the righteous emerged from a ridiculous situation. This was the set up for the trial by fiery furnace that was contemplated. Previously, the pride of Nebuchadnezzar was brought to […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 06 – Your Days Are NumberedThis is part of an ongoing blog conversation with my brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David looked at the UK government and it’s fair to say he had one or two concerns about it, maybe three. Once he finished with his reserved consideration of those issues, he also shared his take […]
Read More ADBC: 05 – Cry Sweet FreedomIt is September. Here in England, the football season is up and running and the academic season is about to get going for most children and young children. There were some significant changes in my life over June and July, which left August as a month of adjustment. It’s fitting that after the adjustments in […]
Read More Dryden Update: New Season Early Thoughts
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