The more you know about Jesus, the more you know that there’s so much more to know about Jesus. You read about Him and discover many aspects of His earthly ministry, from fulfilling prophecy to presenting an approach to the Kingdom that folks would consider baffling until they see what God is doing through the […]
Read More JJ25 #39 – More About JesusThere is a precious hymn that was rendered particularly superbly by James Moore back in the previous century (Moore’s version came in two parts – the first one here and the second one here – you get the link to hear it and enjoy it). That hymn is The Old Rugged Cross which has that […]
Read More Dryden Thanks 2022: Sights of SuccessThe credits. Whether it was a drama or a documentary I was keen to see who was in the credits. Not because I knew everyone in there, but just in case there were recurring featured individuals. I was always intrigued with how they ordered the cast of characters. Which characters were considered mor important, which […]
Read More Dryden Thanks 2022: Cast of CharactersIt resounded loudly in my head. This is the last Sunday of the year. Sunday is the first day of the week. Sure, some might have wanted to shift that to another day, but my understanding of the structure of the week always considered the week to start on Sunday. Faithfully over the year God […]
Read More Dryden Thanks 2022: Changes and Developments“You haven’t changed a bit.” It’s said as a comment of flattery; to reassure someone of the consistency of character over time. It sounds like a compliment. Hopefully, it’s not true. Hopefully, you have changed. Changed for the better. Improved. Developed. Matured. The alternative would not be a reflection of unchanging consistency. It would reflect, […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: You’ve ChangedWe measure time. Certain things are inevitable in the measure of time. I am older at this point than I was before this point. That is inevitable. Maturing. Getting better. Being wiser. That is not inevitable. That is a choice. A choice to follow the Creator who brings about maturity, development and growth. It is […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Not InevitableThe issue is you. It’s not the circumstances, changes or disturbances. It’s you. When things are allowed to accumulate in you without a healthy mechanism to process then, unsurprisingly, you are ill-equipped to deal with what’s going on. Sometimes it’s good to get outside – not necessarily a call to roam the meadows, but an […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Get OutsideIt is by no means the finished article. Clearly there are areas of improvement and there are issues to be addressed for sure. What is also undeniable, though, is that there are clear signs of progress. It’s not what it used to be, there is movement and evidence of the commitment to develop. As long […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Signs of ProgressIt’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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