Does Jesus expect us to be fanatic in following Him? I was working in an office a long time ago. In that office there was a colleague who loved Manchester United. We worked in London and Manchester is quite a trek from there. Yet this colleague would go to watch United play home and away […]
Read More Fanatic for Jesus?Most people understandably avoided engaging in too much of a conversation with me on the matter. After all, she had just died and it’s a sensitive time. It’s not easy to know how to engage with people other than to offer condolences. So I appreciated this one friend actually have a conversation with me without […]
Read More Was She A Woman Of God?They set out at dawn. For a while all that was heard was the rhythmic crunching of feet on the gravel. After a while, the front man did the rally call. As usual it started low – his call, their response – low and in line with each step they took. The front man kept […]
Read More A March: Commitment to the CallPlans. I love them. There was this activity that I was part of a few years back and the guy who was the project leader was very good at the job. He got the group of us together, explained what the desired outcome was and then asked us what we suggested would be the best […]
Read More Committing Our WaysWe don’t have to meet. We choose to do so. We choose to do so because we love to be together when we can. We enjoy each other’s company. There’s no obligation and so because it’s driven by that love for each other, we do it under any circumstances – rain or shine. (Photo by Stephanie […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Rain or ShinePeople love the thought of heaven. The concept of the state of paradise is alluring. The reality that any such states are not automatic and will not be given on a balance of good things versus bad things can make it a bit challenging. The path to be on to reach the destination is not […]
Read More On The PathI salute and applaud the committed few. When certain initiatives begin with the hype and excitement it can draw a crowd. People get caught up with promises of great benefits if they subscribe, participate and contribute. That all sounds good at the start. There’s also the appeal because there’s a crowd, so it must be […]
Read More Talk About The Committed FewHmmmmmmm … Interesting Psalm. First part calling out to God for help. Second part with reference to the king. Talk about vows to keep as well. There is something about this Psalm that reassures me of a relationship that’s marked by trust and commitment. The word on commitment is a tough one. Commitment is easy […]
Read More Psalm 61 – Commitment and TrustIt doesn’t happen overnight. The thought of it happening quickly or instantly is one that proves to be very alluring indeed. A man is sick, a prayer is made, the man is healed. Job done. Everyone happy, praise God. That’s not always how God operates. In fact quite often there are things he will say […]
Read More In It For The Long HaulToday my family and I had the incredible honour of attending the engagement service of a precious family friend. The nature of the service included songs, prayers and encouraging words for the couple. While this was taking place it afforded me the time to consider carefully again the whole deal about marriage. Whilst pondering that […]
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