When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live. (Proverbs 4:3, 4 ESV) There are few things in life worth watching better than seeing three generations joined […]
Read More 16MTP 04 – Wisdom Through The GenerationsIt amazes me that God loves humanity. It amazes me that I’m history He chooses to confide in people and share His heart with them. It amazes me that He walks with them and delights in being in their presence so they can know Him more. It amazes me that as a result, people witness […]
Read More It Amazes MeMy son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. (Proverbs 3:11, 12 ESV) One of the reasons why it’s worth focusing on wisdom is that it is a treasure chest that enriches the […]
Read More 16MTP 03 – Take The Chipping AwayHe pleaded guilty but for legal procedural reasons the detail of the case were brought to the attention of the court. The victim sat and heard the recounting of the series of events where she was dismantled psychologically and then abused physically. The pain she felt was keenly felt by her family who devastated to find […]
Read More A Question On MercyContinuing 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 Kalinowski
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