It 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 AnotherIt is remarkable how easy it is to be focused on yourself in the journey as though it’s just about you. It doesn’t take a lot. You know how you feel, you know what’s happening to you, you’re the one going through it. Given half the chance you’ll unload to sommeone else just how things […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: You Gotta Keep GoingYou ever wondered if God created you to be independent? How many self-made folks really did it all by themselves? I wonder why that image of the person doing it on their own is so appealing? My testimony will always have episodes of people encouraging me. However much I wanted to lean into loner credentials, […]
Read More Urging You OnThere 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: ReliableHey Champ: I am so grateful to God for you in my life. You are an inspiration and you are that because in all my dealings with you, your honesty and expression of integrity shines through. You’re still the style don as far as I’m concerned and I am really impressed with how in touch […]
Read More Champ: Be Yourself No Matter What They SayOne of the things I love in scripture is reading about people’s names changed. Yeah I love those moments. However the name was changed or whenever there’s just something about the name change that is like an establishment of an identity. One of the characters who got a new name was a Levite from the […]
Read More Son of EncouragementDomineering, nagging and suffocating. Day after day he would have to endure her with her attitude. She never touched him physically, but every time she opened her mouth to say something to him, it felt like daggers piercing him. On and on she would go. Relentless in her demands. Unrelenting in letting him know just […]
Read More Power of Words – Eroding or Enhancing?It’s so good to be in an environment where people encourage each other. That’s it. That’s all. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Encouraging Each OtherEncouraging others is something I enjoy. There is a great degree of delight in spotting something really good and where possible supporting the individual in doing that more often and developing that for the benefit of others. As a recipient of such encouragement, I know just how good it is to have the backing of […]
Read More Having the BackingBarnabas apparently was called that because he was the son of encouragement. How he supported Saul/Paul is clearly evidence of that. Loved the fact that he was the ‘name’ guy but was the platform to allow Paul to come to the fore. I love people who are all about being platforms for others to shine. […]
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