Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. For now I have chosen and consecrated this house that my name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will be there for all time. (2 Chronicles 7:15-16) What an occasion for the people of […]
Read More JJ25 #15 – AttentiveThere was a time when the mobile device was viewed with suspicion and scepticism. I know—hard to believe, right? But it’s a true story. Some suggested that it could lead to the breakdown of society. Those doom merchants had similar things to say about many technological advances over the last few decades. It’s interesting to […]
Read More JJ 24 #24: PromptlyNo way through. There was no way through. There needed to be a way through, so someone sought a way and in seeking developed a pathway. Well trodden over time, that pathway enabled others to find a way where there was no way previously. There seems to be no way in this situation, but someone […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: PathwayThere was a clear desire to aggressively sort things. It didn’t take long, however, to see that the best approach was to check the dynamic in the group. It was good that I took a step back from doing what I first thought. Seeing people and their hurts; desires to express themselves and check their […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Get On The Right Train(Reflections and notes on Daniel 10. The series has covered the previous chapters in Daniel, you can click here to read those. Previously, Daniel experienced some profound insights regarding the future of God’s people as he confessed the sins for him and the people.) This is a fascinating episode in the life of Daniel. This is […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 11 – Prayer’s Prelude To RevelationOften when you realise something there’s an urge to do something about it. Quite right too. Is it always wise, however, to just do something – do anything? Maybe at times there is something that can help you to know what to do. A process of engagement. From realising something there can begin interaction for […]
Read More Within Reach: Now Engage …You were watching a programme and then you realised. You were having a conversation and then you realised. You came across a presentation and then you realised. The method of realisation varies – that you realise matters. Once you realise, there is also the element of wondering if what you have come across is just […]
Read More Within Reach: Why Share The Realisation?What do you believe? Why do you believe it? Can we explore it? Can we talk about that? When we disagree, how will we handle that? Is there agreement on the value of truth and respect? Can we have a conversation about it? What is there worth valuing in life? How do you define those […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Have A Conversation About ItIt’s one of the best things about praying together. Praying together and joining our hearts and minds on the same matter can cultivate a closer relationship with those in the group. That closer relationship can give permission for greater vulnerability and honesty. So it was as we connected to pray that one of the group […]
Read More The Difference A Word Can MakeHe 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 […]
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