I though the way conversation worked was that you would say somoething and I would listen, then I would say something and you would listen. I also thought that immediacy was crucial. No time for long pauses and messing around – just get on with the talking. So I was grateful to learn from key […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Enjoy the SilenceThe individualistic impulse is very strong. The presentation of discipleship just being about ‘me and Jesus’ is very appealing. And although every so often a group of people gather in the same locality, it’s intriguing to see if they actually feel like they’re together. Is there any sense in which it’s not ‘me and Jesus’ […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Together Ain’t EasyWhen I come across themes repeated in scripture it indicates that the theme is important and it’s not always easily retained. Prayer is one of the best gifts given for a growing relationship with God. The examples we have in scipture of prayer bear that out. I don’t think praying is easy. Especially if you’ve […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Praying Ain’t EasyTeaching is one of my greatest loves. It’s a great love, because being a student is one of my greatest loves. The thing about learning is that it will change your mind as much as you allow it do so. Apparently people reach a stage where they’re not that pliable to having their mind changed. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Change Your MindSome people don’t get God, don’t want to know about God and are quite comfortable living as they are without Him. That’s their prerogative. If there is a window of opportunity, though, it’s fascinating considering what people think about the life of Jesus. It’s truly worth checking that out and get people to look at […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Exploring FurtherYeah, there’s something fulfilling about being acknowledged for any good you do. It’s why I’m particularly keen to say thanks when I am the beneficiary of good. Doing good, however, is something to truly enjoy knowing that God sees you. You’re doing it primarily for Him and to Him to say how much you appreciate […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Doing Good For God’s SakeI know that laughter comes from God. All good things come from God and laughter is designed to be good. As with a number of things that humans have taken a hold of, it’s tended to be corrupted, but laughter in essence is a good thing. Smiling is beautiful, but from the gut, tear-jerking, hand-slapping […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: LaughOne of the things I love about reading is how important it is to stop to pay attention to it. In certain conversations I have, it’s as though the other person isn’t so much keen on stopping to pay attention as looking for the opportunity to unload their spiel. You can’t do that with reading […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: ReadingIt’s remarkable how changing circumstances can affect us emotionally. Not remarkable in the sense that it really shouldn’t, more remarkable as to how it affects us in differing ways. There are some people I know whose whole mood lifts when it’s pay-day and that mood sags towards the middle of the month when they have […]
Read More Hope Helps You Look UpAh the issue of identity. Some view it through racial, gender, sexuality and physical/mental capacity perspectives. Some believe it’s something that can be sorted all by yourself. There is something about having the humility to realise that maybe not being certain on everything about your identity is good place to start. And also understanding that […]
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