It is very reassuring to remember that nobody’s perfect. Acknowledging that, when it comes to considering the character of others, there are different factors to consider. Where’s the humility, meekness, mercy, purity and compassion? If evidence of that is there and in abundance, then the imperfections can be acknowledged and forgiven. Especially when the desire […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Matter of CharacterSome are waiting. Some people are waiting for it. Waiting for it in a way that gives the impression that in time, it will happen. Others are ready. There is no ideal time, there are no perfect circumstances. There is just a willingness and and openness. The acknowledgement that asking is done in search and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Ready to ThriveWhat used to happen was that she would be doing something and when she was distracted or disturbed she would get put off. She felt it was unfair that no one seemed to care when these things happened. She told a friend and received advice that gave her a fresh perspective. Whenever she felt distracted […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Make A Note Of It And Move OnI used to watch Mork and Mindy. (Click the link if you’re not familiar with the hit comedy show of the old century.) The part of the programme I enjoyed was at the end when Mork would submit a report to his superior Orson. I recall that because I wonder: how would life would be […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Mork and Being Mission MindedIt is so cold outside. It’s freezing. I don’t know how anyone can cope with the temperature so low. That’s why I love to come home to a warm environment and feel cosy. Wrapping myself up and keeping myself free from the effects of the cold. There’s a reminder, however, that it is not about […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Warm Inside and OutAuthrine was captivating when I first met her. She was even more captivating on our wedding day. She was yet more captivating when we celebrated ten years together. She is even more captivating now though there’s no significance in today. This is because of God who presented a captivating vision of what married life is […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: A Captivating VisionWho I am flows from where I come from. My heritage shapes me. There are character traits that can be traced to the source of my being. This is why it’s important for me to know where I come from and what has shaped the context of the story that I find myself in. It’s […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Which Heritage Matters?Identity and belonging. Skin colour, ethnicity, local culture, peer group, leisure activities, religious settings, political persuasions, ideological motivations. They can all help us discover where we belong. But is that where we belong? (Photo by Mink Mingle on Unsplash) For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Dryden Shorts: Where We BelongWe’re in the car. It’s in a traffic jam. The queue is long. We will be here for a while. Some of us will get irritable and miserable. Then someone says to name things we’re thankful for. Do we have to? No you don’t, but the alternative is being miserable OK let’s start. We go […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Thanks For That As WellThere are times when I come in from work already tired from the day’s work and have to be prepared to engage with what awaits from home. It is so good to know that there is someone reliable who understands those challenges and offers me some sweet relief and energy to help me. Having someone […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Reliable
