From the father to the son. From the mother to the daughter. From the aunts and uncles to the nieces and nephews. The children have never been on the earth before. The grown ups have traversed across the earth for a while longer. The young have much to learn from the elders. Yet the elders […]
Read More Family Formation: 04 – Age to AgeWhere’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 GenerationsI love podcasts. I just love the convenience of having such glorious listening material at hand in a manner that not even radio can provide. The wide variety of podcasts available from such a range of sources. From the professional outfits who have their studios souped up to the max, to the one man operation […]
Read More You Are Not Filling InWhen I told him what I did, he took a few moments to let it sink in. Then he smiled. And he let his smile broaden so wide that filled the room. As well as that grin he nodded his head as though he was agreeing to something truly deep and profound that someone had […]
Read More Power of the Father’s AffirmationHouseholds with more than one child are fun. Hey, I’m not suggesting that households with an only child are not fun, I am saying that households with more than one child are a lot of fun. One of the areas of fun for the parent is the challenge of appearing considered and fair to all […]
Read More What Is He Showing You?Jesus knew a thing or two about fasting when He came to address the matter in His teaching. Earlier in Matthew’s outline of the gospel, Jesus had spent 40 days in the wilderness fasting. The episode showed a lot about Jesus’ commitment. His commitment was wholeheartedly for His Father. When you fast, do not look […]
Read More Fasting In The Secret Life Of Saints“You’re just like your Dad.” Years ago I wasn’t so keen on getting that comment. That’s primarily because my Dad is a lot older than me (I know, right, father older than son, whatever next). But I say that to say that I wasn’t always up for being labelled like a man I considered to […]
Read More M.O.T.H. – You Are His Children When …Children are brilliant. A set of siblings have a unique understanding of how they operate and are able to get away with certain things because of what they can communicate between each other and then to the outside world. It’s so fascinating getting insight into their thinking and their dynamic. I was watching a set […]
Read More Contrition, Confession, Repentance and Thanks For NovemberOK from the get-go all Dryden Family members at ease. I ain’t defecting. (Yet) I was watching Captain America: Civil War for the second time, recently, and I intend to watch it a third time as soon as I can. I love it for a lot of reasons, but this is not a movie review […]
Read More Who Are My Family?There is no greater affirmation than that of the Father to the Son. To read it on the occasions it’s recorded is an incredibly moving experience. What’s more, to know that this affirmation is then extended to all those who believe in the Son and are reconciled with the Father is all the more amazing. […]
Read More Affirmation
Life With CD 