The more you know about Jesus, the more you know that there’s so much more to know about Jesus. You read about Him and discover many aspects of His earthly ministry, from fulfilling prophecy to presenting an approach to the Kingdom that folks would consider baffling until they see what God is doing through the […]
Read More JJ25 #39 – More About JesusThe length of time is not the indicator of maturity or a greater degree of intimacy. The indicator is the sensitivity to see what is needed in the present where the bigger goal is concerned. And that sensitivity to see where adjustments are needed to progress towards the goal. That sensitivity and those adjustments highlight […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Recalibrate“You haven’t changed a bit.” It’s said as a comment of flattery; to reassure someone of the consistency of character over time. It sounds like a compliment. Hopefully, it’s not true. Hopefully, you have changed. Changed for the better. Improved. Developed. Matured. The alternative would not be a reflection of unchanging consistency. It would reflect, […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: You’ve ChangedWe measure time. Certain things are inevitable in the measure of time. I am older at this point than I was before this point. That is inevitable. Maturing. Getting better. Being wiser. That is not inevitable. That is a choice. A choice to follow the Creator who brings about maturity, development and growth. It is […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Not InevitableHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: Blessed are those who read carefully at least twice to reach a considered perspective. With such a blessed approach you’ll see Hesediah give a very intriguing approach to the afterlife. If you’re going to answer the question seriously, you got to take the kind of approach […]
Read More ADBC: 49 – All I Am Saying, Is Give Life A ChanceWe’ve been here before haven’t we? And we got here because we did the same thing before. And before that happened we did what had also happened before. This is no different to every other time, we’re just going around in circles. That was the concern. Until someone pointed out that a cycle likewise goes […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Cycle and the CircleLike father, like son. The gospel account of Matthew traces the family tree of Jesus back as far as Abraham. The gospel account of Luke traces the family of Jesus back as far as God. The gospel account of Mark records the actions of the son of the Father as a suffering servant. The gospel […]
Read More Paul & Sons: PrologueJust look at the state we’re in. As we talk, we’re quick to share the advances we think we’ve made. We’re equally as quick to talk about the pain we’ve gone through. We are not as quick, however, to see the area that needs to be addressed. We are slow to still see how we’re […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The State We’re InThis is a further entry in the ongoing blog conversation with my eminent and admirable brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David took a question on racism and really, really, really brought out some outstanding thoughts on it. Just when I thought he was already hot, the man took the heat up another […]
Read More ADBC: 08 – Can You Be Good? When Is It Right To Kill?Prayer is fundamental to the Christian life. The nature of prayer and how we grow in prayer isn’t something that is always given due diligence. It’s not uncommon for churches to experience something of a lack of interest in prayer especially corporately, which some may suggest reflects something of a lack of interest in prayer […]
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