It’s important to gain wisdom, absoluely critical to success in life. It’s just as important, however, to make sure you gain the right type of wisdom. James points out to his readers that there are two types of wisdom on offer. They are distinguished by their source and by the nature of the outcome. It’s […]
Read More A Word Of Wisdom: Above vs. BelowThis is a further entry in the ongoing blog conversation with my eminent and admirable brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David took a question on racism and really, really, really brought out some outstanding thoughts on it. Just when I thought he was already hot, the man took the heat up another […]
Read More ADBC: 08 – Can You Be Good? When Is It Right To Kill?Truly trusting is a significant act. Disappointments and failures can condition the mind to only trust so far. to put in place certain contingencies in place to ensure that if anything happens there won’t be as much of a disappointment or a failing. It becomes such a conditioning that trust never extends too far. At […]
Read More Dryden Links: Trust – That Is AllGood people tend to be surrounded by good people. There is this word to consider. The idea is to pursue the kind of relationships that can help you, that can support you, that can build you and give you the environment in which you can likewise be a help and support to others. Coming across […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: Who Surrounds You? Who Do You Surround?What words are we using? Why are we using those words? What is the desired outcome? The thing about words of wisdom is the outcome that’s expected from them in contrast to what happens when wisdom is not applied. Foolishness and pride are put together in this sentiment. The scenario is not unusual. He comes […]
Read More A Word Of Wisdom: Words of the Wise will ProtectRight relationship with God is so crucial to have a good grip on wisdom. That statement cannot be overstated. Wisdom is so crucial to life. Without wisdom decisions that are made are liable to count for nothing. Without wisdom mistakes and bad moves are inevitable. Without wisdom joy and eace are elusive. Wisdom is that […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: FoundationsIt is September. Here in England, the football season is up and running and the academic season is about to get going for most children and young children. There were some significant changes in my life over June and July, which left August as a month of adjustment. It’s fitting that after the adjustments in […]
Read More Dryden Update: New Season Early ThoughtsI could say a lot more about that … and I will … but for now I’ll just leave this right here for you to consider. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More About That Quote: Want Wisdom?I love getting wisdom from those who speak it and offer it. So it’s no surprise that I was intrigued by this piece of wisdom. It sounds like a cruel quip demeaning the state of wisdom of someone else. Notice, however, how there’s wisdom in it. That wisdom is this – until you know what […]
Read More About That Quote: Do You Need To Say That?As you hold on to the past, you realise that you don’t have the ability to reach out to the future. Yet when you go to grab what lies ahead, it slips through the grasp. Probably because all we have today is what we have to handle. That can’t happen, unless we have the present […]
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