“I understand.” To hear those words from someone and see how true it rings from them is immense. Consider what it is to be understood and then given the time to work through and the space to develop on that. What a blessing that is. So rare and so valuable. And it is something we’re […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Time, Space & UnderstandingIt is one of life’s great blessings to accomplish a task in the company of like-minded people. The roles we play, the interaction and quality of relationship as well as the functioning of abilities that lead to what is achieved together is remarkable. It is such a pleasing aspect of life, I get a glimpse […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: What We Do TogetherWhen she said it I heard her through my hunger and frustration. I then heard her through what I’m used to hearing from her. I then heard her from a place of someone endevouring to understand her on her own definitions and feelings. Even then, I needed to hear her further from the position of […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Listen Carefully(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 5.) There are different metaphors used in scripture to represent the church. The church is referred to as being […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 07 – Family Matters(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 4.) Paul loves the gospel, loves Jesus and loves His church. This is why he’s sending Timothy, trusting him […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 06 – As For You …(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 3.) When growing up, I remember in the tradition of the church that I observed, a status thing about […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 05 – Who Will Look After Them?(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 2.) There is a constant theme about the priority of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Paul’s words to […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 04 – It’s A Matter of Character and OrderThere is something about building or cultivating something that has been a part of the human condition since humans reflected on what it is to be human. That is painted in the flow of scripture. Whether it’s the heavens and the earth or a garden; an ark or a temple; an army or a body […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: What Wisdom Is BuildingNo way through. There was no way through. There needed to be a way through, so someone sought a way and in seeking developed a pathway. Well trodden over time, that pathway enabled others to find a way where there was no way previously. There seems to be no way in this situation, but someone […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: PathwayCreated in the image of God. Created for relationship. Created for fellowship. Created for companionship. Created for shared stewardship. Created to love and serve. Created to enjoy harmony found in the dynamic relations of creation. The symptom of rejecting God is the isolation, loneliness and despair that marks many lives. Imprisoned in the walls of […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: No Need To Be Lonely
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