God creates us to develop fellowship with Him and each other. We love each other as we’re loved by God and as we see how the Father loves Jesus Christ, the Son. At the same time, He lets us know that we are not to find our primary trust in people. We should rely on […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – And God AloneWhat kind of friend is the Kingsman? What should be expected from him? A good sign that you’ve got a good friend is that they’re there to see you get better. That is not always obvious, and it’s not always easy. One of the things that we recognise about our flesh nature is that it’s […]
Read More KMCD 13: What Kind of FriendFree to worship. Free to fellowship. I come from a background where people cited Hebrews 10 as the reason for mandatory church attendance. As we know, Hebrews 10 says that we should not forsake the assembling … and people would largely ignore the context and the rest of the verse, merely highlighting how important it […]
Read More KMCD 12: Free To …Sometimes, I forget that all that I am and have is because of the grace of God. I get complacent, I take it for granted. I expect it without that degree of gratitude that should go with it. The Father graciously and patiently brings that to my attention. I recognise it and ask God to […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Grace and GratitudeHope is crucial in the life of the Kingsman. In Romans 15:13, Paul is keen for the church in Rome to experience this kind of hope as he blesses them: May the God of hope fill you with all peace and joy in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may […]
Read More KMCD 10: Hope and the KingsmanFaith is vital in the life of the Kingsman. In Genesis 26:1-6, 12-14, Isaac exemplified how faith works even in a famine. Here are some reflections on that. In a Famine, God Calls The famine plays a key part throughout scripture. Those who live in modern Western societies might not really understand what a famine […]
Read More KMCD 09: Faith in the Famine for the KingsmanJesus knew what He was doing. Spend some time with the Father, and get an insight into what to do. Then go and serve people and give them expressions of what the Father delights in through word and action. Engaging and interacting with people, serving them with the love of Jesus, and sharing life with […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Requires EnergyMarvel. It’s a word that captures wonder, astonishment, and awe. When we speak of the marvel of the Gospel, we’re not just acknowledging facts or theology. We’re standing before the most extraordinary moment in all of history – breathless at what God has done. The Kingsman has the great delight and pleasure to be a […]
Read More KMCD 06: The Marvel of the Gospel – Part OneIt is not unnatural to praise. A remark on how good someone looks. An observation on the enjoyable meal. A comment on why you liked that show. A reflection on what you liked about the day. Those are expressions of praise. The invitation to think about whatever is praiseworthy is to consider carefully who and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – PraiseworthyThere is a common practice among those who are called by God, and that is the practice of prayer. Prayer is the lifeline. Prayer is the oxygen. Prayer is the important connection set apart to clearly communicate with God in line with the understanding that all communications are primarily based in him. In prayer, we […]
Read More KMCD 05: Prayer and the Kingsman
