It was a given in the household when we were growing up. The children would go to their bed to sleep first. That was not always because the adults wanted to stay downstairs late. It was just the way the order of the home went. So when it was time to bed, we would go […]
Read More Goodnight Dad, Goodnight MumBarren. That’s what they called her. It got to the point that her name appeared to be totally irrelevant. For all they knew her to be was barren. Every effort was made, every investigation undertaken. It clearly wasn’t her husband’s issue. It was all about her. Her inability. Barren. Perhaps if she just focused on […]
Read More So Desperate For LifeAnother incident. Another incident in the build up of years of oppression and abuse. Another incident to endure. And the response … Long-suffering. Enduring. Loving the enemy. Sharing the gospel and forgiving those that spitefully use you. Those yet to be who cannot be. Those who are and are snuffed out. Why? Much air, much […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Different Standards“Why are you here?” “She’s gone.” “Yes. I know she’s gone.” “I miss her.” “I appreciate that you miss her.” “I don’t know how I’ll carry on. She meant so much to me, she did so much for me. How am I supposed to keep going?” “Did she give you the impression to see her […]
Read More Now Carry OnThey put you in a box. This is how you’re supposed to be. This is what you’re supposed do. This is how you’re supposed to feel. This is where you belong. They put you in a box. Yet the box does not fit. And as it does not fit it hammers in. It squeezes in. […]
Read More Lost and BrokenWhere were you? Of all the people who neglected me, I didn’t expect you to be one. When I needed you the most, you weren’t there. Where were you? When you needed someone, I was right there. Weeping with you, sobbing with you, standing by you, understanding you, supporting you, encouraging you. Where were you? […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Unexpected Neglect“What’s that, Dad?” “What’s what, son?” “What’s that in your hand?” “Haven’t you seen a pen before?” “Sure I have, but I’ve never seen you with one before. You’re usually on the laptop or on your phone. What’s with this new fangled device you’re using with this piece of paper.” “Ha, ha ha. Very funny, […]
Read More About A PenEvery day, we have the chance to show who is in charge. We make decisions that clearly shows that there are forces that have control in our situation. We make the choices that highlights what has the steering wheel of the vehicle of life. This issue can be a thorny and touchy subject for some. […]
Read More Who Rules? Your Kingdom ComeI had a conversation with my first-born and from it I invited her to share what she had to say. The following is given exactly as she expressed it with no editing on my part. I submit this for your consideration. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden As the oldest daughter, […]
Read More Conforming to ConflictWhat if the name is the most valuable thing there is? Imagine being told, I’m really sorry it’s come to this. We have to let you go. Although we appreciate the years of service you’ve given, this latest matter is too serious to overlook. Bringing the name into disrepute is a serious charge. One that […]
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