This is part of an ongoing blog conversation with my brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David essentially told me to come back with a better way of asking the question about racism – which is fair enough. He also gave a rather intriguing perspective on the place for hate. That in itself […]
Read More ADBC: 07 – Limits on God? Justified Violence?It does not matter the situation you’re in, count on me to be there to support you however I can. You can rely on me. So tell me what it is that you’re doing. You’re looking to develop that? What do you need? Sure, I hear you about the money, but what’s it getting? Tell […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: I’ll Need Your Support(Shirley ‘Eden’ Evans is a gifted teacher, writer and speaker using these to great effect in local, regional and national church organisations. As one who has experienced the liberating power of God, she is keen for others to experience this same God in action via community action and getting saints to activate their Kingdom mandate. […]
Read More The Church On The BattleField: An Eden SpecialThere 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 CompromiseWhat words are we using? Why are we using those words? What is the desired outcome? The thing about words of wisdom is the outcome that’s expected from them in contrast to what happens when wisdom is not applied. Foolishness and pride are put together in this sentiment. The scenario is not unusual. He comes […]
Read More A Word Of Wisdom: Words of the Wise will Protect(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?
