It says something when you’re criticised by some of your own for making Jesus your priority. Accused of being “super spiritual” or having your “head in the clouds”. Jesus related with those around him but did not neglect His priority. People soon got the idea even if he was knocking around with the outsiders, He […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Kingdom Is The Priority“It’s nothing personal, it’s just business.” Those distinctions help some to have a different mentality to work than everything else in life. When it comes to Kingdom business, though, those separations don’t work. God’s business is about the whole of life and takes in all of life. Making those distinctions – hiding behind a “professional” […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: It’s Everything PersonalRepent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. We are told that John made this proclamation and then after he was arrested, Jesus would declare the same statement. It is a fascinating one to consider. Made to an audience experiencing the rule of foreigners who hoped to free from that arrangement. Made to an […]
Read More An Announcement and An ActionWhen someone messes up, attention is drawn to the mess for commentary and analysis. That degree of spectating should also be attached to the amazing and miraculous work of a person in a hopeless and helpless condition have their situation reversed completely. When someone does something like that it should be the cause for celebration […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Look What He’s DoneIf we appreciate the word by understanding and applying it, there is much that can be achieved. This is what motivates the series of Word Search. Exporing identity in Christ based on a fascinating episode in the life of the early church is a good opportunity to engage with the Word to see how it […]
Read More Word Search: Delivering the MessageThis rhythm keeps going. Maybe it would stop because of the resistance? Perhaps it would stop because of the opposition? Perchance the upset and disruption it causes might be reason to give it a break? Yet, the rhythm went on regardless. The King has come, new life has been won and the message must be […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Relentless Rhythm(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 5.) There are different metaphors used in scripture to represent the church. The church is referred to as being […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 07 – Family Matters(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 4.) Paul loves the gospel, loves Jesus and loves His church. This is why he’s sending Timothy, trusting him […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 06 – As For You …Return. This is not real peace. It’s a mirage. This is not true justice. It’s an illusion. This is not righteousness. It’s a parody. This is not good. It’s a counterfeit. This is not love. It is a twisted, corrupted and dissatisfying sham. To do this requires a rejection of the real deal. It requires […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Return(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 3.) When growing up, I remember in the tradition of the church that I observed, a status thing about […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 05 – Who Will Look After Them?
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