He 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“It won’t end like this will it?” “Did I tell you this is how it all ends? Did I say this is what you can look forward to?” “So it won’t end like this?” “Look again, my child. Remind yourself of what I have said and take heart. Be encouraged and let your hope rise […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Hope RisesHe was not on his own. When the edict came down and their livelihood was in jeopardy, he knew exactly where to go. He got in touch with his three friends. And the four of them prayed. And God answered their prayer. As the four of them prayed together. The answer came and from a […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: There Were FourThe best thing she did for her son was take him to the library. There, it was as though his world exploded. It was such a big place. So many different sections. An upstairs and a downstairs too. And places where he could sit and read some of those books. It was as he started […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Blessing of a BookWhere’s David? He’s in his room, doing some writing or some drawing or playing on his guitar. Why’s he doing that? Leave him be, he’s doing something productive with his time. 25 years later. David has got a son now. He has? Where is he? He’s in his room, doing some writing or some drawing […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Generating GenerationsGod willing. When he said it, you could hear him affirm clearly in his head whatever he had in mind to do was subject to God. He gave himself the space to acknowledge that everything he said and did was not all in his power and ability to produce. He also knew that it was […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Don’t Take It For Granted
