I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. (John 10:14, 15) Jesus knows His own and His own knows Him. That level of relationship goes beyond rituals and formalities and […]
Read More Jesus Is … The Good ShepherdFor even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) God’s history of turning the underdog into the big dog is etched across the Old Testament, highlighted in the rise of David. One moment a shepherd boy in the […]
Read More Jesus Is … The Son Of ManEarlier I wrote on Jesus Christ as the Son of God and that has been a thought that has been bothering me for the last few days and here’s why. By bothers me, I don’t mean it troubles me as to whether it’s true or not. It bothers me because its implications are a lot […]
Read More He Is The Son Of God – Why It MattersWhat’s in a name? Why’s it so important? What’s the big deal? Familiar opening? In a very recent blog I was establishing the death of the name ‘Chris Dryden’ in reference to myself. Now I can imagine one or two reactions to that might be along the following lines. “Oooooohhh look who’s gone all la-di-dah. […]
Read More The Birth of Christopher Dryden – What’s In A Name?What’s in a name? Why is it so important? What’s the big deal? My first recollection of anything in terms of family and memories is back to when I was about five years old. I don’t remember anything before then. From that time until this whenever I was asked what my name was it would […]
Read More Chris Dryden R.I.P – 1982-2010 – Stop Taking The ChrisSo the comic character/super hero Wolverine has a saying that he’s best in the world at what he does, but what he does isn’t very nice. It’s a good line. Other than the not nice bit. Which of course isn’t good at all. Then when you see what he’s good at … Anyway, not here to […]
Read More Being The Best At What You DoThis may come as a shock and a surprise to you, but I can often be found thinking about things. (Yeah, there you go for the shock of the day – take your time in recovering from that.) As in contemplating them and pondering and wondering. For example today I was minding my own business […]
Read More OriginsDeborah, my beloved first-born, asked me recently why she would have to be quiet after break today (Thursday). I thought that was a bit of an odd question to ask until my wife helped me understand that it was Remembrance Day with the poppies and the things related to it. When that finally clicked, it […]
Read More Always Remember: Keep This In MindI do not believe everything I believed ten years, five years and even a year ago. There has been quite a few significant changes in what I believe. One thing I still believe is how important it is to be yourself. This is something I have continued to learn the hard way especially in the […]
Read More Matt Chandler On Being YourselfI found this to be a fascinating set-up in terms of getting people’s opinions on the identity of Jesus. Back to what I’ve said recently, these questions are not worth taking for granted. On the other hand, it’s also not worth getting too hung up about so as not to get te level of peace […]
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