Created in the image of God. Created for relationship. Created for fellowship. Created for companionship. Created for shared stewardship. Created to love and serve. Created to enjoy harmony found in the dynamic relations of creation. The symptom of rejecting God is the isolation, loneliness and despair that marks many lives. Imprisoned in the walls of […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: No Need To Be LonelyThere was a clear desire to aggressively sort things. It didn’t take long, however, to see that the best approach was to check the dynamic in the group. It was good that I took a step back from doing what I first thought. Seeing people and their hurts; desires to express themselves and check their […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Get On The Right TrainFeeling euphoric, the sense of excitement and achieving greatness. Something so sweet, with this gentle reminder. Life is not always about this, so never take it out of perspective. In despair, the sense of disillusionment and failing miserably. Something so discouraging, with this gentle reminder. Life is not always about this, so never take it […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Gentle ReminderI remember saying that there are certain things that I would never do. Not never do again. Just never do. Of course, I ended up doing some of those things. It was interesting reflecting on that. What was even more interesting, though is reaching a stage in life where there were things that I had […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Never AgainDear Captain: For the task ahead, I hope that your path is clear and your mission is established. For the crew who will support you, I trust that they will be mobilised by the mission and acknowledge your vital role in leading by example. For the fruit that will flow from you, I pray that […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: A Captain’s BlessingWhenever we gather, whenever we get to be in each other’s company, whenever we can spend time face to face, it’s an opportunity to share. The stance can be vertical for sure, but the idea is that in the light of all that we’ve received from the heavenly Father, it’s got to make a difference […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Blessed to BlessIt was tough starting. But at least you started. It was something to see the vision of what could be achieved. Now it’s about those hard yards. That basic requirement to do it and keep at it. That essential element of continuing even if it doesn’t look like coming up with the goods. Seeing it […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Seeing It ThroughJust look at the state we’re in. As we talk, we’re quick to share the advances we think we’ve made. We’re equally as quick to talk about the pain we’ve gone through. We are not as quick, however, to see the area that needs to be addressed. We are slow to still see how we’re […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The State We’re InIt’s good to know that I can confidently refer to a brother who really is a brother. I can do that from the blood family perspective. I can do that from a spiritual family perspective. Being able to say that confidently should be the privilege for brothers who have a good father. It is necessary […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Good Father and Good BrothersIt was said in a very simple understated manner, but it was still profound and deeply moving. Sitting on the settee as he was, Malcolm simply shared how the ability to encourage someone is such an incredible gift to appreciate. He said it after he himself was encouraged by Kevin next to him. Again nothing […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Encourage One Another
