Bible study. I love it and I am not ashamed about it. I am not referring to an immensely academic exercise that leaves you confused about Greek, Hebrew and dictionary definitions of words like propitiation and transubstantiation. That has its place for those that way inclined. I am referring to such a love for God […]
Read More A Grateful Heart For Those Who Teach ScriptureThere is a time when it’s good to be alone. At times it appears as though there is great pressure not to genuinely spend time one to one with God. As though the call to work, relate and provide leaves no room for anything else. It worked for Jesus to be effective in His serving […]
Read More A Quiet Place: Appreciating Time Away And AloneIt’s a pity that people make the mission of God something that is the domain only of religious experts and professionals. There is much to be said for realising that following Jesus is an invitation to go places with God and experience life on mission … For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Going Places With God: Life On MissionRecently I considered what it looks like to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. It got me thinking of what that looks like on a personal and corporate level. Of course it does assume that I’ve seen it and know of it. Something I am very aware of is reading scripture and […]
Read More Growing Pains Introduction: On Developing In DiscomfortBlessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9) I love the good news, because among other things it is about bringing things together. The thing about sin is that it brings death and everything leading to death which usually involves deterioration, division, dissolving and the degradation of that which […]
Read More Say What You See: Bridge BuildersThen Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And […]
Read More Say What You See: Cultivating CultivatorsHe said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. (Mark 16:15) There are a number of reasons why followers of Christ are nervous, reluctant and outright objectionable when it comes to spreading the gospel. I’m fairly familiar with most of those reasons and have only too gleefully jumped on […]
Read More Say What You See: Gospel SpreadingThe scenario in 2 Kings 7 is so intriguing. The city is under siege by the Arameans. They have successfully strangled the city. Nothing gets in, nothing gets out. Food supplies have got so desperate that people are resorting to inhumane extremes to stay alive. The situation is grim, all hope is ebbing away as […]
Read More When You Might As WellThis will probably be one of a series of blogs on the importance of friendships in shaping character, perspectives and the like. The whole thing came about following a conversation I had with someone I know. He is certainly a brother in Christ, but h:-) e is not someone I would class as a close […]
Read More Friendship: How It Influences GrowthA group of us are making our way through the books of Kings. At present we’re looking at 2 Kings 3. I’m a big fan of prophets because of their tendency to be against the grain. What I find interesting is how Elisha is described: And Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the Lord […]
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