Nearly there, but not quite. For a long time the group were used to getting nearly there but not quite. Just missing out on achieving their desired outcomes. Just missing out on what they had set for themselves. Nearly there, but not quite. When they explored what could be the reason for this, they were […]
Read More Rest and Be TogetherOriginally everything worked smoothly. After all that’s how he built it and everything he does, he dows well. Things were goiong really well until someone came and messed it up. From something harmonious and beautiful built on right lines, it became tattered and torn, beaten and dilapidated. People would pass it and rememeber how great […]
Read More God the Builder – Into RestorationDad. Yes, son. Has the world always been like this? What do you mean? The good and the bad, Dad. It’s like for all the good things there are, there seems to be so much in the world that’s been. It’s like as soon as you enjoy yourself over one thing, you’re informed and reminded […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Who Do You Live For?There was an occasion as I child that I had to go to the dentist. I say I had to go, because obviously my Mum told me I had to go and to be fair, she did come with me. As the dental expert poked about in me mouth, I recall he did just one […]
Read More Are You Ready To Suffer?You ever give up hope of something ever happening? There’s an episode recorded about a woman who had noticed that a prophet would travel to the town where she lived. She suggested to her husband that it would be good to set up a room for him so that he had somewhere decent to stay […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Raise Their HopesBen had high hopes for John. From early days Ben would take out his son to practise his football. It pleased him to see John develop a love for the game. It was even better to see that John had a talent for it. Ben was keen to nurture it and channel it especially as […]
Read More He Has High HopesIt’s a wonderful thing to be reminded about who He is. A few months ago I came across a podcast called To The Saints. I don’t quite remember how I came across it but I am really glad I did. The point of sharing the link of course is for you to check them out […]
Read More Reminding Yourself of Who He IsStarting it, maintaining it, developing it, cultivating it, maximising it, moving on from it. Various e stages that can take place in an initiative. From daily chores to audacious desire. It has been my privilege to be involved in some projects which went through those stages. One of the best bits is the start. The […]
Read More Today Is Just The StartThere is something about being given the privilege of having a go at a great opportunity. The story is told of a man who was head-hunted to become the manager a second division football team. He was told of the history of the club and told that the potential at the club was great. The […]
Read More Remember Seeing the PotentialIt occurred to me that apt is probably a shortened way of saying appropriate. The sentiment behind both words are similar – it’s fitting, it’s on point, it’s right for the context. It occurred to me when I was reflecting on life at the moment and how March went. As implicit in the name, March […]
Read More Apt for April: A Dryden Update
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