Leaving the known is scary. There is something about going beyond where you’re used to that frightens you and understandably so. It’s unknown and the unknown holds no guarantees. Whereas you know where you stand with what is known. Yet growth truly takes place when we leave the known for the unknown and make that […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: From The KnownFor too long he was just going with the flow. He went to school and kept up with the effort of those in his class, because he was going with the flow. The boys were playing football, so he joined in because he was going with the flow. He joined the lads as they looked […]
Read More Going With What Flow?She had ten silver coins. She had ten silver coins because she needed ten silver coins. It had not come easy to get those ten silver coins. She worked tirelessly to get one silver coin after the other. And now, she had finally got the tenth coin. Now – finally – at last – she […]
Read More What Was Lost Is Found(What is it to be a godly woman in an ungodly world? This question inspired me to invite some talented writers to contribute their responses. Litania Mawere is a gifted communicator both in spoken word and the word in song. This is a fascinating perspective on the question. Enjoy … For His Name’s Sake, Shalom, C. L. J. […]
Read More A Story From A Dead WomanThere are a lot of great people in scripture. People that did great feats of courage. One of those that I hope is not overlooked in that list, is Esther. Recently I was reflecting on just what it was about Esther that made her such a remarkable character in the history of the people. Three […]
Read More Esther: An Inspirational WomanThey want your vote. A vote for them is a vote for change. A vote for them is a vote for things getting better. A vote for them is a vote for the ones who listen and respond decisively to provide what you know is needed for a better world. You vote for them and […]
Read More Who Rules? You Can’s Vote For This(What is it to be a godly woman in an ungodly world? This question inspired me to invite some talented writers to contribute their responses. Shirley Evans, based in Manchester, is first and foremost passionate about seeing Kingdom impact in her local community, nationwide and around the world. It’s been a great privilege of mine to […]
Read More Freedom and the Godly Woman: 1 – Gospel BasisI didn’t like the way he spoke to me. What does he know? I didn’t like the way he spoke to me. What’s that? What do you mean have I considered what he said? What do I care if it worked? What if it’s true? That doesn’t matter. I didn’t like how he spoke to […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Futility of PrideNot everyone is the organised type. You know the type. Those who have schedules, timetables, plans and charts that more or less shape their lives from the time they wake out of their slumber at the precise time they scheduled to the timed moment at which they will go to sleep. You call them up […]
Read More That Must Be Really Important To YouHow do you know when you’re made to feel welcome? What do you look for? Jesus was made to feel welcome whenever he visited a place called Bethany. He knew he would be welcome there because of three people – Martha, Mary and Lazarus. Martha evidently took a leading role in hospitality. She knew that […]
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