We are introduced to the relationship in Acts 16. In Lystra, Paul wanted Timothy to be with him on his travels. Here was this young man – known in the Christian community. He had a good reputation in the region and he was content to be circumcised for the sake of the Jews in that […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 02 – Introducing Paul and TimothyLike father, like son. The gospel account of Matthew traces the family tree of Jesus back as far as Abraham. The gospel account of Luke traces the family of Jesus back as far as God. The gospel account of Mark records the actions of the son of the Father as a suffering servant. The gospel […]
Read More Paul & Sons: PrologueHave you ever watched a television series fr a short while, stopped for a long while and then come back to it again? That was my experience with the detective drama, Elementary. I would not classify myself as a big follower of Sherlock Holmes, but I’ve found the character interesting and have dabbled in viewing […]
Read More No Ordinary CompanionHow do you follow Jesus? I wish I asked that question a lot more intentionally when I started the journey. As it was, I was brought up in a church environment and so I assumed a lot and a lot was assumed of me. Assumptions can really make a … silly situation for all parties […]
Read More Dryden Links: Fast TrackWhen you are in a foreign environment, you can ask a lot of questions. In the strange, there can be issues of what is worth holding onto and what’s worth releasing. This series began with reflections of my own time when I left home for the strange world of university. It can be easy to […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 14 – What An Awesome God – A ConclusionSometimes episodes in life take place and reveal much about ourselves and those around us. At the time we can question why those things happen. We can be upset at what they cause in terms of heartache, disappointment and pain. Yet as we wipe away the tears we can be given an insight into matters […]
Read More Purge and PurifyPart of my testimony is that I am used to being associated with Jesus. Growing up in a church background, aware of the rhythms of church life, familiar with the stylings of expressions of church life it was easy for me to be so acclimatised to it that I became an associate of Jesus. I […]
Read More Abiding Not AssociatingI had the great privilege of sitting in on an evangelism conference recently. It was a great occasion. Met some wonderful brothers and sisters in the faith making some valuable Kingdom connections and appreciating again how this Family of God is diverse and beautiful when that diversity comes together in a wonderful unity in Christ. […]
Read More Dryden Links: Follow, Follow – Will You Follow Jesus?It works on a very simple system. You see, you hear and process those things to be able to speak, to walk and to do. You see, hear and process things of the world – pursuit of material wealth, self-glory and the sort – no wonder it expresses itself in selfishness, anxiety and delusion. You […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: A Simple SystemDoes 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 […]
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