(Reflections on the sign of Jesus walking on the water in the storm found in John 9:1-41. This is part of the Seven Signs series, click here to catch up on other parts in the series.) It is natural for people to have their favourites. When it comes to exploring scripture some students take the approach that […]
Read More Seven Signs: Born Blind – Now SeeHow did we get here? It is often useful to look at how things began and perhaps see the seeds of that which would develop to what is seen in the present. The Bible makes a remarkable statement about the reason for so much foolishness in the world. The fool says in his heart, “There is no […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: From the Beginnings(Reflections and notes on Ruth 4. To find out more about the series of Ruth Reflections, read this.) It’s a family affair. The story began with a husband, a wife and two sons leaving a famine. The story ends with a grandmother cradling a baby that would grow to be the grandfather of the greatest king […]
Read More Ruth Reflections: 05 – Family FortunesHowdy, reader, your eyes are affixed – and rightly so – on this part of the world’s greatest blog conversation between two Drydens. This here is my contribution in response to the undisputed greatest Dryden blogger to ever visit Norfolk, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David offered some generous and insightful reflections […]
Read More ADBC: 19 – God, Gaps and The GruesomeHave you ever watched a television series fr a short while, stopped for a long while and then come back to it again? That was my experience with the detective drama, Elementary. I would not classify myself as a big follower of Sherlock Holmes, but I’ve found the character interesting and have dabbled in viewing […]
Read More No Ordinary CompanionChurch. Saying that word will bring up different pictures. It is a precious word to me because it’s precious to Jesus Christ. It’s so precious to Him that He is doing all He can to ensure that on His return, the church will be ready for Him. He views the church as His Bride and […]
Read More Dryden Links: Going Micro(Reflections on the sign of Jesus walking on the water in the storm found in John 6:16-21. This is part of the Seven Signs series, click here to catch up on other parts in the series.) This is the shortest account of the seven signs in John’s account of the gospel of Jesus. You’d expect there not […]
Read More Seven Signs: Walking On WaterIs that wise? We don’t always know all the consequences of our actions. We are not always fully informed of everything we need to know before we make decisions. The idea is to endeavour to do the best we can with what we have in order to make a decision that is good in and […]
Read More A Word Of Wisdom: Is That Wise?(Reflections and notes on Ruth 3. To find out more about the series of Ruth Reflections, read this.) God loves it when a plan comes together. Everyone celebrates the goal, but sometimes what leads to the goal can be just as exciting. Indeed such is the interest in what leads to the goal that there is […]
Read More Ruth Reflections: 04 – The Set-Up for A Set-UpWelcome to my part in the ongoing blog conversation with the man recognised throughout the world of people who know as the better Dryden, David. . Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: My brother is very brave. There are things that people don’t know about him and what he experiences. I’m hardly an expert on […]
Read More ADBC: 18 – Ideas, Mainstream Media and Multiculturalism
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