Bible study. I love it and I am not ashamed about it. I am not referring to an immensely academic exercise that leaves you confused about Greek, Hebrew and dictionary definitions of words like propitiation and transubstantiation. That has its place for those that way inclined. I am referring to such a love for God […]
Read More A Grateful Heart For Those Who Teach ScriptureSomething happened to me that changed my life markedly. Elsewhere I have shared the experience that changed my engagement with God from a cerebral undertaking to being consumed with a passion for Him. It is something that I don’t expect a stranger to properly comprehend, because it took me a while to get around what […]
Read More A Holy Spirit Appreciation: Outpouring, Indwelling, Overflowing, Far-reachingMy friend and I were conversing about a shared passion. The nature of the conversation was so uplifting and invigorating as we exchanged views that by the end of it I wanted to conquer the world. It was just as well, because the next day proved to be a trying day full of various challenges […]
Read More An Obvious Truth: Healthy Minds Think Healthy ThingsThere is a time when it’s good to be alone. At times it appears as though there is great pressure not to genuinely spend time one to one with God. As though the call to work, relate and provide leaves no room for anything else. It worked for Jesus to be effective in His serving […]
Read More A Quiet Place: Appreciating Time Away And AloneWe were seated in a semi circle enjoying the summer breeze in the evening. The conversation got round to what happens when the children grow up and have lifestyles that go against the values with which they were brought up. It was fascinating listening to the various views on what we do when our hearts […]
Read More A Reflection On The Prodigal Son: Bungee JumpingIt’s complicated. I love that phrase. An excellent cop out from explaining yourself. After all it could very well be complicated. In terms of how things are going with the Dryden Family in many ways it’s not complicated. In some ways, however, it is. We have moved. Yes. Again. I have been blogging since 2005, […]
Read More A Dryden Update: What Is Going On Now?Done. It’s one of my favourite words. Of late I’ve come across a humorous use where someone will say the word to state the end of their engagement in a situation. It works too. I chuckle when the person clearly closes the conversation with the word. It’s a pity then that so many lives appear […]
Read More God In Creation: The God Who CompletesIt’s a set up. That is usually a phrase used in a negative way. Yet there are times when it’s the best thing that could ever happen to you. Often when people refer to Jehovah Jireh the first port of call is the place where Abraham sees God’s provision where a sacrifice is required and […]
Read More God In Creation: The God Who ProvidesIt’s a pity the word ‘glee’ has been kidnapped and used for purposes obviously never designed for it. Glee is a beautiful word. Go ahead look it up. (I’m not going to do all the work!) What I think of when I consider the word glee (before the kidnapping) is of a child rubbing their […]
Read More God In Creation: The God Who BlessesIt must be something to look at something in development and acknowledge that it’s good. Noting something like that hints at the ability to reflect, review and rate progress. Not only that, but if you’re going along and things are looking good there must be some sort of reaction connected with the good. A smile […]
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