It’s easy to see how I thought that way. When I was born my parents clothed and fed me. They went out of their way to ensure that I got the essentials in life. That gave me the clear impression that I should be in receipt of whatever I felt I needed. I was entitled […]
Read More HumblingHe saw the experience three times. It happened three times and he was perplexed. What could this possibly mean? There was an occasion before when he was asked something three times. Was this another test? Of course there was also the time he denied His Master three times, but that wasn’t this was it? He […]
Read More A Peter Profile: 07 – Shifting Perspectives Part 1He spoke, He created, He cultivated. Oftentimes in speaking it was a clear instruction as to what should happen. Yet when it came to humanity, it wasn’t just a command, it was a conversation, a consultation an internal dialogue that struck upon a great idea for who should look after everything that was created on […]
Read More Family Formation: 03 – Connecting, Constructive CommunicationHave you ever heard God talk to Himself? There is an episode recorded where the Lord visits Abraham. It’s the first time recorded that the Lord visits His faithful following the name change to reflect his call as a father of nations. The visit is to remind Abraham as well as let Sarah (formerly Sarai) […]
Read More Abraham: Have Mercy – The Intercessor’s AppealThe judges returned the verdict. Although there was probable evidence that the act had taken place, the manner in which the evience was gathered and utilised contravened the procedures outlined in the code of conduct. Therefore on those technicalities the accused is free to go. The court has exonerated the accused. There is no charge […]
Read More Who Rules? Who Vindicates?There are some simple truths that have a lot more going on behind them. Recently, I was reminded of that. A friend was conversing and said, “Christopher, do you believe you’ve reached the final destination for your life?” “I sincerely hope not.” “So your current location is not your final destination.” “Hmmmmmm … no. On […]
Read More Destination and Current LocationSo many issues. With them. With me. Makes it so difficult to forge deep relationships. Some are cool with that. Some are happy to live with the partial and superficial. At least I can talk to you. I am not perfect, I have my issues. I am not open at the best of times and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: At Least I Can Talk To YouHe felt good about himself. His bills were paid on time again. There were no outstanding debts. He was able to get his girls the outfits they pointed out last week. He saw his son get the latest kit to go to support his team with the season ticket he renewed on time. He saw […]
Read More Who Is This Good News For?Have you ever been distracted? Simon Peter knows just the feeling. There was that one time when of all the disciples that saw Jesus walk on the water, it was Peter who had the boldness to call out to get Jesus to prove Himself. It was Peter who took the invitation and took those tentative […]
Read More A Peter Profile: 06 – Then He Got DistractedWhat makes a family? Where are we to get the definition of the family from? Who is to say when a family is properly functioning and when it is breaking down? For those who have faith, it is crucial to see the source of family as the Creator Himself. It is reassuring to know that […]
Read More Family Formation: 02 – Foundation
