I love the bit in John where Jesus would not entrust Himself because He knew the hearts of the people. Jesus comes across as a really savvy guy, who will not get lumbered with the sort of suckers who just want to use up all your energies, but have no desire to do anything in […]
Read More September Sojourn: Paved With Good IntentionsI’ll never know, how much it cost To see my sin, upon the cross (Here I Am To Worship by Tim Hughes) Today I began watching a video presentation of the Gospel according to John, and marvelling at who Jesus reveals Himself to be. He is one who is full of grace and truth. He […]
Read More September Sojourn: Start With SorrySeptember is a special month in the year for me anyway. My parents celebrate their wedding anniversary. My Dad celebrates a big birthday this year. My sister also has her birthday on this month. This then kicks off the birthday season that sees my brother have his brother next month, I get a birthday the […]
Read More September Sojourn – An Opening WordBrilliant song. Love it. Enjoy. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More DMCD Song – Finders Keepers by The WinansFor those expecting a biblical exploration of the woman who was married to an idiot and helped stop David from killing her idiot husband, before going on to marry David herself when the idiot husband keeled over anyway … this is not it. (Great story though. As in, I love reading the episode. It’s good […]
Read More What Abigail Teaches Me About Following JesusThere are thoughts that I have that irritate me. They do so, because they just refuse to leave me still. One of the questions that bug me, is reading the book of Acts, as you may recall I’ve been doing of late, the question keeps cropping up to me, what would life be like if […]
Read More About Church AgainI have no idea at present what the Beach Boys song was called. I also have no intention presently to simply google it. (Blogging by phone does that to me.) I do know that the song had the words “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”. At this juncture it’s important for me to note my mild hatred […]
Read More Wouldn’t It Be Nice – Acts and Life in the SpiritFollowing Jesus is a challenging pursuit, but it is so worthwhile. I am convinced it is one that was never designed to be taken as a solo journey. Think about it. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Following Jesus On My Own?A few years ago we were studying the Beatitudes. One my favourites remains the one that goes blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God. I was sitting listening to a conversation take place, and that very verse came to mind. In relationships, in times of contention, what do we […]
Read More What Makes For PeaceMy friend had told me his greatest times of intimacy with Christ was when he learnt to live by trusting and resting in Him. When I heard my friend say it, the words had such a big impact on me. I remember telling my wife, and raving on about it for days and weeks. Until […]
Read More Crushed By The Simplicity Of Trusting Jesus
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