Dear Ritson: I hope you are well. It’s not the first time I’ve blogged about you on your birthday, but I was particularly keen to get something written on this occasion. There’s a lot I could say to you and I want to say a lot, but it’s probably best to split this over a […]
Read More Blog to My Mentor: Prelude – From Letters to BlogsNot that long ago I shared how I didn’t always take scriptures in their proper context and treat them properly. Lately, I was challenged about another oft repeated verse. I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. (Psalm 34:1) It won’t take too long to be in certain church […]
Read More Praise and the Defeat of DiscouragementThere are many things my parents wanted for me, but one thing that they didn’t want for me was for me to be the star of the show. They expressed this desire by living lives committed to supporting others from behind the scenes. They made it look really cool to be supporting folks and seeing […]
Read More Being A Platform for the Star of the Show(Earlier this year I had the honour of being reacquainted with a mighty young woman in Christ. Among her other gifts and abilities is in writing and it’s my great pleasure to offer a guest blog entry for her to share a timely word about what we do with good news. So here be my […]
Read More Manifest: Spreading the Good WordI came across this song whilst at a friend’s house and was encouraged by it. So, you know, I thought it would be a good idea to share it here. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More I Have Overcome by Don PotterJune 15th is a fairly significant date in the calendar of the Dryden Family for on this date in 2003 the union was made public and binding in a ceremony in front of witnesses. The day got me thinking of something suitable to note in reflecting on the time. Life with Authrine has taught me […]
Read More Two Sevens on Life with AuthrineAt the start of March I blogged here that I hoped after the excellent month that February was that March would be even better. I also said it would be based on an ever deepening relationship with God. I don’t think statements like that can particularly be classed as prophetic. It’s more like spiritual common […]
Read More Marvelling at March and Anticipating AprilThere is talk about needing to forgive yourself. I understand that – it can be quite something when the biggest weight of condemnation is the one you place on yourself. Yet, forgiveness is not primarily something we should be looking to do to ourselves. First and foremost the issue of forgiveness should be seen in […]
Read More Psalm 32 – ForgivenThis Psalm comes across as someone encouraging someone else to trust in God. Why? Trust because He is able to deliver us from troublesome situations. Trust because He is engaging with you and the life you live. It’s not a one-sided relationship with a deaf, dumb and mute idol. He shows grace and we respond […]
Read More Psalm 20 – We Will Trust The God Who SavesThere are some truly exhilarating moments in life. Following Jesus has some points in it that are tear-inducing in its sheer joy and exuberance. It can get really marvellous. Of course it’s not always like that. Sometimes it can be confusing. Sometimes it can appear humdrum. Sometimes it can be drab and dreary. There are […]
Read More December Thanks #20: Perseverance
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