For you are a royal priesthood and a holy nation, they read. You are His workmanship created for good works in Christ, they read. They will know you are Christ’s disciples by the love you have for each other, they read. They read it and said a hearty amen. It’s just that there were some […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Animal Farm or Church?There are glimpses of it in various expressions of life. How an organisation works well. How a team succeeds together. How those singers sing different notes that blend together so well. Even how a family comes together to arrange an important event. Those glimpses sees a recognition of the different people combining their differences to […]
Read More The Marks 11: Live in Harmony“You wouldn’t know. You haven’t gone through what I’ve gone through.” When that’s said, it’s usually shutting the door on a conversation and probably a relationship. Empathy is a powerful tool to be able to employ. If you know what it’s like, because you’ve been through the same thing or something very similar, it’s a […]
Read More The Marks 10: Rejoice and Weep AlongsideConsider the scenario: “Where did you put it?” “I don’t remember where I put it, I think I left it on the table.” “It’s not there now though, is it?” “No it’s not there, can you help me look for it?” “Sure.” … “Well have you found it?” “No.” “Are you sure?” “Yeah.” “Where did […]
Read More It’s There SomewhereWhenever Elisha was in the neighbourhood, she noticed. After a while from noticing, she’d invite him in to have something eat. Then eventually she persuaded her husband to make some renovations to ensure that whenever Elisha was around there was a place for him to rest and be refreshed. She really looked after him. When […]
Read More The Marks: 08 About HospitalityAnd all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. Acts 2:44-45 It is a remarkable feature of the early church as noted in the records noted by the doctor Luke. The community was known for giving, sharing […]
Read More The Marks: 07 Needs of the SaintsThey were very concerned that they could not do what others could. So there were a few questions. Why get hung up on the things you cannot do? Why allow that to define and downgrade you? Why not see what you’ve got to contribute? Why not look at those strengths as part of something greater […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Your Strengths TogetherThere is something good in taking the credit for a job well done. It is good to be recognised and acknolwedged. As well as that though, there’s something in the ego that feels really good about being the centre of attention just for a moment. Sure there are those self-effacing types who find it hard […]
Read More The Marks: 04 Take Delight in Giving HonourThere are different kinds of love. One of them that is not often pursued – but is actively encouraged – is the kind of love that marks out siblings. If we look in scripture for expressions of this sibling love, we might struggle initially. Cain and Abel were not the best reference points for this. […]
Read More The Marks: 03 Brotherly AffectionThere are the ingredients. There are the measurements. There is the equipment. There are instructions. The dangers are to ignore the instructions, neglect the measurements, misuse the equipment and forget the ingredients. Those dangers range from sloppy and shocking food preparation to potential food poisoning. It is certainly not the recipe for a great culinary […]
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