It is about returning to where we come from. Only to discover that where you come from is not about the family tree. It’s not about the narrative of the village, the town, the city or the country. It is realising that those born of the Spirit come from a home that is beyond this […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Heading HomeBut the wisdom from above is … peace loving James 3:17 (NLT) What makes for peace? Not what makes for a quiet life. Not what makes for a convenient arrangement that gives minimal hassle. Not what makes for maximum profit no matter the cost. No. The question that underpins godly wisdom is: What makes for […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: It’s About PeaceBut the wisdom from above is first pure … James 3:17 There is something about purity. If you hear that something is pure then there is something reassuring about that. There is something that sure suggest clean and there’s something about it that also talks about what it’s not. It is not contaminated. It’s not corrupted. […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: It’s About PurityIt’s important to gain wisdom, absoluely critical to success in life. It’s just as important, however, to make sure you gain the right type of wisdom. James points out to his readers that there are two types of wisdom on offer. They are distinguished by their source and by the nature of the outcome. It’s […]
Read More A Word Of Wisdom: Above vs. BelowIt works on a very simple system. You see, you hear and process those things to be able to speak, to walk and to do. You see, hear and process things of the world – pursuit of material wealth, self-glory and the sort – no wonder it expresses itself in selfishness, anxiety and delusion. You […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: A Simple SystemJesus was a great Teacher or Rabbi. What was great about the teaching was the authority with which He taught as well as the content that challenged the followers. After revealing some key aspects of what takes place in the secret life of saints on the basis of living with the matters of the heart, […]
Read More Treasure Options: The Choice Is Up To YouThere is much to be grateful for in regard to journey mercies. Things that could have gone wrong that didn’t, things that could have been good and turned out great. It’s something I appreciate especially as I am still on the journey. When I think about peace, however, I think not just about the journey, […]
Read More December Thanks #06: DestinationThere are some things that people take for granted that I’ve been conditioned over the years to see differently. Indeed the concepts are alien to me. For example heaven. I am aware that the society around me has a view on heaven particularly as the destination to which they believe they are headed after death. […]
Read More It’s Alien To MeIt’s one thing to want something. It’s another to live an exemplary life that inspires the next generation to follow your lead. It was interesting growing up in the culture I did. No one among my parents’ friends were what society might define as successful. They had jobs in the market or in factories. They […]
Read More Say What You See: Heavenly AspirationsThis is a beautiful song that reminds us where all good gifts come from. What I love about this song is not just the chilled out vibe that it emits, but also that deep core reminder that the source of all things pleasant, bright, encouraging, constructive and beautiful is from the Father of Lights, and […]
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