When someone messes up, attention is drawn to the mess for commentary and analysis. That degree of spectating should also be attached to the amazing and miraculous work of a person in a hopeless and helpless condition have their situation reversed completely. When someone does something like that it should be the cause for celebration […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Look What He’s DoneMy dear friend, the Captain, Kelvin, loves the character and book of Nehemiah. With good reason. It’s worthwhile considering the book as an insight into the heart of a man that loves God and loves the people of God and uses his position to bring about the much needed change. It was my privilege to […]
Read More For Reading Out Loud – Nehemiah 1There are the people that get the headlines. There are people for whom no lines will be written. They will not be written by the hands of man, but their efforts are seen and are being written by a hand of a greater value. Thank you, Lord, for those who may never be remembered by […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Not in VainThe idea of making the most of the words I have has been something that has followed me for decades. Making the most of the words was seen in making notes of those words and storing them in notepads. Making the most of the words was seen in putting some of those words together to […]
Read More Word In, Word Out – Welcome and Episode 01Writing to someone you love is not a forgotten art. It still takes place today. What helps us to do it well today is considering how well others did it in yesteryear. There can be no doubt that Paul loved the saints in Ephesus a great deal. The time he spent there in developing the […]
Read More For Reading Out Loud – Ephesians 6It is not good enough to apply the old thinking to the new day. There is plenty to treasure from the old season and there’s plenty to learn to help, but this new season requires a new mentality. Open to receive whatever the new season has to offer, keen to receive, discern, and apply. With […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: New Season MentalityA testimony was shared at the gathering. A brother who had been a regular for months and been involved with some of the hospitality for the brethren stood to share his testimony. He had hit on hard times to such an extent that he spent weeks living out of his car travelling to and from […]
Read More When Should It Matter To The Community?The Bible is a collection of writings. The variety of writing is fascinating. One type of writing that can get obscured is the style of the prophets, especially those referred to as minor prophets. The reason we have these books is to get an insight into who God is and how He relates to humanity. […]
Read More For Reading Out Loud – ObadiahIt’s challenging being your own harshest critic. Fault-finding and never being satisfied with accomplishments. This downplays the benefits of acknowledging achievements and being grateful. Noting what went well and seeing progress can help stimulate faith. It might be insignificant to others, but when you see it for what it is and give thanks to God, […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Celebrate Success Moving ForwardsWe are a work in progress. This phrase should be used just as much when things go right for us as when things go wrong. Each experience is is a part of the building project, if we’re conscious of what is being built and by whom. Wrong steps offer the opportunity for correction. Right steps […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Building and Fixing
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