There can be a preference for calm and amiable relations when it comes to interactions with others. That preference, however, can be overruled by a desire for retribution when offended, wronged or otherwise affronted. You upset me in some way large or small and I’ll not just be hurt, but nurse the hurt and give […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: MercifulYou know it when you see it. Some people have no idea of their capabilities and qualities. Their brilliance has been obscured for so long and they are a shadow of anything that makes a substntial difference to the world. Some people overstate and abuse whatever capabilities and qualities they have. Drunk on the power […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: MeekFollow Jesus. That’s the instruction I was given. That was the instruction I heard others given. Don’t depend on no one else, just completely depend on Jesus. That wasn’t a difficult message to hear. It wasn’t a difficult message to deliver either. Living out that message … well … There’s this idea that there are […]
Read More The Kind of Person To Follow: HumbleIt is very reassuring to remember that nobody’s perfect. Acknowledging that, when it comes to considering the character of others, there are different factors to consider. Where’s the humility, meekness, mercy, purity and compassion? If evidence of that is there and in abundance, then the imperfections can be acknowledged and forgiven. Especially when the desire […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Matter of CharacterSome say it’s important to always move forward and there’s no such thing as standing still because remaining in your position in real terms is regressing. There is an issue for some, however, who are very content doing what they’re doing. They have come across a rhythm and routine to life that they are very […]
Read More Wisdom and Making ProgressTwenty years ago I was set to move from London to Stoke-on-Trent. It was in a lot of ways a very questionable move. It was certainly questioned by my parents. I was not born in London and I didn’t grow up there. I reached London having done the studying at university and found a place […]
Read More Renew Our Minds: LocationSome want to paint a picture of a very materially prosperous life with every single material, emotional, vocational and social issue neatly covered because you have it made. That is not the picture painted by Jesus. For some great suffering will be involved. For some hardship will be involved. For some rejection and betrayal will […]
Read More It Gets BetterIt is good to ask questions. It helps to ask the right questions. Following Jesus involves asking questions – this is a sign of a degree of engagement. Even if that engagement reveals your reluctance or your fears concerning an aspect of following Him. One of the things I’ve found very comforting about when saints […]
Read More The Humble InquiryThere was something about the prayer life of Jesus that fascinated His disciples. There was something about His regular commitment to interaction with His Father that intrigued His followers. Could the same be said about His followers today? Lots of activities and well-meaning folks dedicating a lot of time to make sure those activities are […]
Read More Are They Intrigued By Your Priority?Consider the following scenario: The speaker was engaging and entertaining. He reached that part where the music began to kick in. Then the singers began softly singing that song that the people had particularly enjoyed which conveniently also fit the wha tthe speaker had said. This time it wasn’t played in the upbeat way it […]
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