Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. (Proverbs 27:6 NIV) There are understandable and noble sentiments in relationships. One of them is the one that says I will never hurt you. It’s said with the greatest intentions, but thinking it through carefully and realising the decisions and paths people take […]
Read More Wounds from a FriendThere is a desire among some for a story or a recounting of a life episode to have a neat and complete resolution. Boy meets girl, boy likes girl, girl likes boy, slight misunderstanding, great return to each other, boy and girl live happily ever after. The story of Jonah refuses to be resolved so […]
Read More Jonah’s Journey 4 – Running against GodI have recently talked about my reflection on partnerships and teamwork. It’s worth revisiting something about those issues. I was sitting in on a study and it was run by a single lecturer with about half a dozen students in attendance. As the session went on it occurred to me that the learning experience was […]
Read More Adding Something to It and A Dryden UpdateIn some circles in the light of setbacks, failings, disappointments or tragedies the encouragement given is to put a brave face on. This face is a stoic one. It does not betray much in the way of tearful or sad emotion. It has written on it a gritty, steadfast, determined and unbowed stance. Things will […]
Read More Behind the Brave FaceIt’s a great privilege to be alive. It’s also a great privilege to be married. It’s also a great privilege to be the father of three beautiful, healthy and vibrant children. Days like today are opportunities to express gratitude for that privilege. In particular today gives me the chance to express gratitude specifically for the […]
Read More Ten Years of Abigail DrydenThe competitive factor is an interesting one. This is more an entry about questions than answers. Is life meant to be viewed like a competition? When we were created was that the intention? Can we fulfil all that is within us without the competitive factor? Are we defined by what we win? Is the competitive […]
Read More Life and WinningMy worldview is narrow. Certain information has come my way, certain environmental factors have influenced my development and I have cultivated certain tastes and preference that does not lead to a very broad perspective on the world in which I live. Just because my worldview is narrow, however, that does not mean I am narrow-minded. […]
Read More I Enjoy RecommendationsLife works because it has been built that way. ‘What do you mean by that, Christopher?’ you ask. I am glad you did. I don’t know of any great life that was not the result of significant development. Building on what has been learnt to be a better person living life in a better way. […]
Read More Build or KnockOK dear reader, I need you to follow me on a little journey in this entry. I really enjoy watching episodes of Columbo. There’s little doubt that he is still my favourite television detective, just beating Sherlock Holmes and Detective Robert Goren of Law and Order: Criminal Intent. I don’t claim to be a walking […]
Read More I Would Have Got Away With It If …Reading about the life and times of characters in the Bible is fascinating. Going through the book of 1 Samuel a chapter a day gets me embroiled in the ups, downs, ebbs and flows of some pivotal people in the life of the nation of Israel. Seeing similar themes present there that takes place today […]
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