Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21 Context: Why does Paul emphasise praying to “the Father from whom every family… derives its name”? Prayers to God are vast enterprises, even as God is vast. The aspect of God that we refer to in prayer gives a great indication of what we’re saying is important in this prayer. The first […]
Read More WIWO: Ephesians – Episode 07: Prayer for Inner StrengthBut you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8) God Sent His Spirit Power. This is something that so many look for. The thinking is that with power, […]
Read More JJ25 #23 – The Sent Spirit EmpowersKey Episode Scripture: Matthew 3-4 and Luke 3-4 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:43 ESVUK) Jesus did not cheat. He was the Son of God, affirmed and approved as coming from the divine, yet He took on the form of a servant; He learnt obedience through […]
Read More For 40 Days – Day 35: Mission Prep: ConsequencesHere’s the premise of the conversation. You may recall a special edition of the Dryden Blog conversation published in audio format. There was a great question that my brother asked, that didn’t make the final cut, but after due consideration, I’m posting it now to get an insight into the power of the Word when it […]
Read More ADPC: 25+ – Listen To This – On The Power of the WordHowdy, reader, your eyes are affixed – and rightly so – on this part of the world’s greatest blog conversation between two Drydens. This here is my contribution in response to the undisputed greatest Dryden blogger to ever visit Norfolk, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David offered some generous and insightful reflections […]
Read More ADBC: 19 – God, Gaps and The GruesomeThe idea is to start with the understanding that you have immense ability. For that understanding to be embedded you have to appreciate the power of your thoughts. If you concentrate enough on a thought, what you can do with it can be instructive. It’s not to say that the power of thought achieves anything […]
Read More Who Rules? What To Do With Thought?It was my main man AJ who reminded me about Hezekiah Walker. Back in the day, Walker was a part of my listening life. He wasn’t as prominent in my life as Fred Hammond or John P Kee, but the brother had some choir pieces that stimulated interest that’s for sure. In fact, I recall […]
Read More Knowing Where Power BelongsI often love engaging with people about different scenarios in life. It’s great to hear them grapple with why people do certain things and why other people react the way they do. The grapple is interesting and the way it informs how we behave in life today can be invaluable. This means it is unwise […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 15 – Absalom in AscendancyA people enslaved, a man who has experienced the palace and life as an outsider is chosen. God, against the power of Pharaoh, proves to be the ultimate power in ten distinctive ways. A people released, a man who knows God deeply leads them across the Red Sea and leads them through wilderness challenges. Despite […]
Read More Exodus Extracts – A ReviewNot long ago I wrote something in praise of teams, and after that Chris Jefferies from Journeys of Heart and Mind left a brilliant comment at the end of which was this pivotal line. Ultimate authority is not in havng absolute power but in knowing the Author. This is seen in the earthly ministry of […]
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