Rest is something different. All week long he was on the go. Either at the factory or at home, he was relentless, persistent and quietly methodical. The difference at the end of the cycle, was that work ended. The pace was different at the end of the week. Although available to help those in need […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: What’s With The Rest?There is something enriching and refreshing in working on something together with someone else. God recently brought along a particular brother who may not have had much confidence in himself, but proved to be one of the best collaborators I’ve worked with. What makes it delightful is that it’s not just what we’re doing, it’s […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Working With HimIt is beautiful. It’s so well arranged. Look at the vegetation and the fruit that’s being produced. It is lovely. What did it take to make it that way? How is it maintained? Whoever did this deserves a lot of credit for putting something that isn’t just good to look at, but has good for […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Something About The GardenThey 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 TogetherSave us from our dependence on ourselves that lets us down. Save us from thinking that having more will make more us when it only lessens us. Save us from the delusion of believing we have the answer to the problem when what we actually have is another expression of the problem. Save us from […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Save UsWhere the first one is better than the second one. It’s tough because what made the first one so good is etched in the minds of those who enjoyed it. You have to do something really special to make the sequel that much better. On the surface that appears really hard. What helps to achieve […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: When The Sequel Is Better …You’re not a trained fire brigade technician. You’re not able to deal with raging fire that is consuming the house. The fire is raging and there are people in that house. What are you going to do? Cry over the burning house? Neatly arrange yourself appropriately so that you’re prepared to answer questions on the […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: While The House BurnsYou were not with me. You were not walking or keen to follow or seek me . You wanted to do your own thing and use me to get there. You were busy and saying it was for me. You brought my name into it in a bid to justify all your efforts. But it […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Walk or the WorkWhat is it like to see someone restored? It’s one of the most moving things in life. One that was so promising fallen so hard, seemingly irredeemable. Yet somehow – surely by the mercy of the loving God – they return. In humility, in meekness. Contrite, repentant, not so much keen to make up for […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: RestoredIt is good occasionally to look at foundations. Why do we meet? We like to get together. That’s nice. But that’s not all. We like to encourage each other? That’s nice. But that’s not all. We like to be there for each other in various stages of life? That’s nice. But that’s not all. It’s […]
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