When I write blog post, sometimes I will have a tune playing on repeat to inspire me. When I was writing on Yield lately, this song was a tremendous source of inspiration. Enjoy. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More CD Songs: Give Up [Live] by the Gaither Vocal BandNot so long ago, I was having a conversation with a brother who I have considered to be somewhat of a non-conformist. By that I mean, the church circles in which I usually circulate has a certain culture that tends to have its subscribers and those eager to fit in with the status quo. It […]
Read More YieldCaesar Kalinowski is one of those individuals who provoke life changing thought when it comes to matters of faith, the Kingdom and stuff like that. This video explores an issue that lives up to that billing. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Should You Focus on Discipleship or Evangelism? Yes!This here blog is not always about topical issues. I don’t read the news and then suddenly feel the need to blog about what I read. Sometimes I go out of my way not to be topical, because I don’t see the need or more often than not there are others who have written about […]
Read More Change for Justice, Justice for a ChangeI love the music of Jon Gibson. Not everything he’s ever done, but he’s done a lot that I regard highly. For sure he doesn’t get the plaudits he deserves for his brilliant musicianship, but that’s cool. As long as he knows he’s a blessing to the Body of Christ that’s all that matters. Recently […]
Read More Layers for a MasterpieceHaving reflected on the gospel of Jesus Christ through the account written by Luke, I came across this recently and it felt apt. Simple but moving lyric of why this good news is so good. Enjoy. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More CD Songs – Written in Red – Gaither Vocal BandThey asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32 NIV) It’s good news. What Luke has been outlining for 24 chapters is good news. Good news that the Messiah promised in history has arrived. Good news that […]
Read More A Look at Luke 24 – Good Heart BurnI get it. People will let you down. Those you are expecting to support you the most are the ones that fail you at times when it’s most important. They disappoint you when they slip up and often devastate when they fall. As a result it’s easy for us to chime in with ‘you can’t […]
Read More Not Just Jesus and IA third time he said to them, “Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no guilt deserving death. I will therefore punish and release him.” But they were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he should be crucified. And their voices prevailed. (Luke 23:22-23 ESV) Aspects of the crucifixion of Jesus […]
Read More A Look at Luke 23 – Prevailing Voices“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32 ESV) What does it take to turn your back on Jesus? Why would you betray or deny […]
Read More A Look at Luke 22 – Betrayal and Denial
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