The noise rages. The incessant, demanding accusations and bleating look to shake and drive him insane. How does he keep going? He goes to those places in his mind. Places where he rests in the presence of the Holy One. Places where he remembers forgiveness, redemption and restoration. Places where he revels in purpose and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: There Are PlacesAt this time you have not been successful with the application. Don’t worry, your time will come. You have not passed. You will have to retake the test. Don’t worry, your time will come. Others may not believe. Others may lost hope. Others might say give up. Others might say it’s not worth it. But […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Your Time Will ComeAnother incident. Another incident in the build up of years of oppression and abuse. Another incident to endure. And the response … Long-suffering. Enduring. Loving the enemy. Sharing the gospel and forgiving those that spitefully use you. Those yet to be who cannot be. Those who are and are snuffed out. Why? Much air, much […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Different StandardsOf course we love each other. Of course we support each other. Of course we’re forgiving and restoring each other. Of course we’re not perfect. Of course we don’t have all answers. Of course there are mistakes. Of course we look to learn from our mistakes. Of course we show real love. What do you […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Deluded FellowshipWhere were you? Of all the people who neglected me, I didn’t expect you to be one. When I needed you the most, you weren’t there. Where were you? When you needed someone, I was right there. Weeping with you, sobbing with you, standing by you, understanding you, supporting you, encouraging you. Where were you? […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Unexpected NeglectHe had two options. If he was to go, he would get be with Jesus and that would be the ultimate bliss. He had that sense of security of knowing where he would go and how much better it would be for him. Then, however, he acknowledged that if he was to stick around, it […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – To Live …What if the name is the most valuable thing there is? Imagine being told, I’m really sorry it’s come to this. We have to let you go. Although we appreciate the years of service you’ve given, this latest matter is too serious to overlook. Bringing the name into disrepute is a serious charge. One that […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Value in the NameDisarray. It was it total disarray. Some just looked in horror. Some had their heads in hands in dismay wondering how did it get in such a state. Some were crying at just how it seemed beyond repair. One among them assessed the situation and knew what had to be done. There was no point […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Get It Back In OrderShe came highly recommended. It was just as well. The place looked a mess and there was no way it could be tended to as it was. It required an expert. So she came and did an excellent job. Far better than expected. So well in fact that an agreement was made for her to […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Those ConnectionsEvery morning their Mum would call them together. They knew the drill. Have you washed? Brushed your teeth? Let me check? Brush them again. You know you can’t go out and let people smell rotting breath. OK, open your Bibles. What does it say? What does it mean? Remember your prayers. Then they were allowed […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Solid Foundations
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