Steven Silvia. Never heard of him. Yet he puts together this beautiful evocative video mentioning the simplicity of a prayerful life that says who do I have, who am I without God? And answers, I am nothing. Thus God is all and everything. That simplicity, that memory, that focus and that desire to pursue all […]
Read More Simple PrayerSimple songs, simple words, simple sentiments, powerful depth. When I hear this song and consider what it says my heart is overwhelmed with joy and praise and adoration to Him who is indeed worthy to be praised. For His Name’s Sake Shalom dmcd
Read More DMCD Songs: You Are Worthy To Be Praised – Alvin SlaughterWhat I love about community and what I love about family is the opportunity you have to sit down over a cup of a beverage of your choice and be real with each other. I remember going through a tough stage in Stoke-on-Trent and my dear friend Andy opened his home up to me. Indeed […]
Read More The Church, Community and Identity(Please check this week’s Prayer Points) Paper Talk Inspiration The Guardian, as ever objective and in no way leaning to a liberal, humanist and secular agenda, asks the question should schools require Christian worship? This comes at an intriguing time as I just read about the Anabaptist movement which was all for the separation of church […]
Read More The Church And The State – Educating Christopher’s ChildrenThere is the musical element of a song that can keep you going, but the depth of the lyrical content can make the journey that much more enriching and this is the case with a track like this. I hear it and reflect on reasons to be thankful and have a heart brimming with it […]
Read More DMCD Songs: My Heart Is Filled With Thankfulness – Stuart Townend(Please check this week’s Prayer Points) I did two of my favourite things today – went to a church gathering and watched a football match. My engagement with both is the set-up for a look at something rather important to how I currently view life. I’m a bit concerned (No. 15 of 101 Understatements of the […]
Read More Church Life – Observing or Participating(Please check this week’s Prayer Points) Some sins are blatantly horrific and disgusting to the eye – murder, sexual sins, stuff like that. Easy to hear them and be revolted by them and subsequently revile those who commit such atrocities. Not long ago I was talking about character assassination in line with why people kill […]
Read More Gossip – Going Against The FlowIntroduction Friday evenings. Back when I was growing up (not that I’ve stopped, you understand) at home with my siblings and parents (in reverse order, obviously), this evening was significant. TV would be turned off. The football magazines or comics would have to be put away. Before sun-set any necessary house chores were quickly completed. […]
Read More Prayer Points (WE-110108)It Started With Columbo … At home with the Drydens is an interesting place to be. It is the environment from which most of these blog entries … these type of blog entries are often inspired. We are not addicted to the television – there are so many more things for us to be getting […]
Read More Killing You Softly – Why Do We Commit Murder?I came across the Commissioned song quite a few years ago and have loved it ever since. Taking a classic hymn and turning it into a heartfelt ballad to God to be drawn nearer – that’s what it’s got to be about right – drawn closer to Christ, knowing Him in His suffering, knowing Him […]
Read More DMCD Songs: Draw Me Nearer
