People can behave in really odd ways sometimes. You see someone whooping and jumping, leaping and singing and doing their jig around you before kissing a random stranger on the pavement. They do all this sober, but you’re not quite sure if they are sober because of their odd behaviour. It can come across as […]
Read More If They Knew What God Took You Through …This journey with Jesus has some very interesting stopping points. For me, the challenge is to distinguish between Jesus and what is just tradition that has served its purpose but is no longer fit for function in helping relationship with Jesus. I grew up in a Christian background in which there were plenty of positive […]
Read More What Was The Way Is Not Always The WayIt works. There’s not much I have up my sleeve, but one thing I have observed, experienced and occasionally practiced is that when you know how to give someone your attention, that in itself, is a significant step towards making progress in life. Very simple action that actually requires a great deal of energy and […]
Read More Can I Have Your Attention?There are things I do really well. I excel in these areas and it’s clear not only am I in my element, but I am able to get others to enjoy that element for the time I am in it. Recently I was reminded that even in those areas that I do so well there’s […]
Read More Brushing Up On The SkillsWounds 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 […]
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