This is being written during the football World Cup. The phrase “the hand of God” would remind some people of something that knocked them out of the 1986 World Cup. This is not about that incident, though it is handy to remember that the wins in life only come from God’s hand. Consider Nehemiah 2:1-8. […]
Read More KMCD 24: The Hand of God and the KingsmanSometimes, 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 GratitudeDay 5: Passing on the Baton Read 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Memory verse: 2 Tim 2:1 – You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, Context: How does Paul pass the baton of ministry? Establishes the pattern in what he demonstrates and then teaches. From there, he commissions his son […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 5: Passing on the BatonThere are tunes that sound acceptable. Adequate. Average. There are other listening experiences. The band and singers flow smoothly. They get the vibe. They understand their roles superbly and it’s not just technical precision; it’s an unmistakable groove. They play their part and ebb and swing with such finesse that at the end, there’s a […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Listening and Living ExperienceAs a lover of words, it’s important that I engage with them in writing and reading meaningfully every day. What I do starts with words. where I go starts with words. They encapsulate purpose. As my love, unsurprisingly, efforts are made to get me off track. In all that, though, thankfully, God always brings me […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Back On Track(This is part of a series profiling the life of Joseph as conveyed in the book of Genesis. You can catch up on the rest of the series by clicking here. The following reflections cover Genesis 42.) Twenty years. So much can happen in twenty years. So much has happened in twenty years. It’s enough […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 08 – Where Guilt and Grace EmergeThis is another entry in the ongoing blog conversation with my parents’ better son, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: It was a chance for David to get his writing into some lists as I asked him to give five things on this, that and the other. ‘This’ was a list of friendships […]
Read More ADBC: 13 – Education, The Law and Family MattersConsider the scenario: “Where did you put it?” “I don’t remember where I put it, I think I left it on the table.” “It’s not there now though, is it?” “No it’s not there, can you help me look for it?” “Sure.” … “Well have you found it?” “No.” “Are you sure?” “Yeah.” “Where did […]
Read More It’s There SomewhereShe was amazed at the message. She was amazed at the extension of mercy to her. For so long she had been the outcast in the community. She knew what she had done. She knew also that seemingly everyone else in the vicinity knew what she did. Some looked at her with pity, but not […]
Read More It’s Good News: Forgiven Much?He felt good about himself. His bills were paid on time again. There were no outstanding debts. He was able to get his girls the outfits they pointed out last week. He saw his son get the latest kit to go to support his team with the season ticket he renewed on time. He saw […]
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