When I was 20 I had an experience that at the very core of my being irrevocably changed my life. My mentor was slowly coaxing me through my first major depression. It was one based a serious identity crisis. I am grateful for his input at that critical time in my life. I didn’t know […]
Read More AwakeI was reading a book, as is me habit, and I read the notes on the author. It’s not the first time I’ve read about an author and their various works, but on this occasion something really stood out about the list of responsibilities and achievements. There was something in it that struck me. I […]
Read More Who Are You Trying To Impress?I am up for correction on this, but I believe there are only two questions in life that matter above all other questions. Who is God? Who am I? I reckon everything comes out of answering those questions above all else and life is worth living pursuing those two questions. As well as that, there […]
Read More Only Two QuestionsIt occurred to me the other day to consider what it was to be Christopher Dryden and there were some things that sprang to mind that was worth noting. (Oh and remember, it is Christopher, not ‘Chris’ that geezer died almost 3 years ago.) Being Christopher Dryden is – A follower of Jesus Christ still […]
Read More Being Christopher DrydenHere’s another submission to the Question of Identity series more of which you can discover here. I have a lot of respect for the written works of Arthur Sido. He blogs, tweets and updates his FB and I find a lot of what he has to say thought-provoking and soul enriching. I don’t have to […]
Read More QOI: I Believe – So What?This is another instalment in the Question of Identity series. To find out more you can read the introductory entry by clicking here. As you might have noticed, across the pond, our American cousins are gearing themselves up for Tuesday’s Presidential elections. As with the General Election, this time in the political season can evoke […]
Read More QOI: Who Has My Vote?Yesterday the Question of Identity (QOI) series stated with a banner statement I made about my identity. That statement is the result of a number of years wrestling over the various appeals certain factors make for defining me. My nationality, my ethnicity, the football team I support, my church affiliation even my family name. Here […]
Read More QOI: Race, Culture and Identity in ChristFor those expecting a review of the 1992 film of the same name, errr … you’re in the wrong place. It’s a Saturday night. My first born daughter is safely tucked into her bed making her way to the land of nod. I have me drink at the ready and little snack as well in […]
Read More Patriot GamesI remember doing Religious Education at school and to a large degree, despite being brought up in a Christian home, I wish this description was given to me then. Having said that, this does not suggest that the explanation given is comprehensive. What it does, however, is give people an insight into the centrality of […]
Read More What Is ChristianityEngaging with the question of the goodness of God brings me across this brief explanation of the issues concerned. I love these things because they are good visually and they are not comprehensive – if the answer was given in a minute, there wouldn’t be an ongoing deeper debate. At least it presents something to […]
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