One of the worst ways to describe someone is, lazy. There’s an equally dangerous extreme to address where someone is so devoted to working that it consumes all their time and everything else is relegated to just working. That’s something not always addressed or obvious because there’s a sort of understanding of the value and […]
Read More JJ 24 #09: Rest to WorkIt was not unusual that they were men in suits. Suits were the dress code for men in that gathering. What marked them out, though, was that at a given time during the singing, these select men would pick up their briefcases and file through to another room in the building. Then after a while, […]
Read More JJ 24 #08: The Value of CounselMy Dad was not a storyteller. Not in my recollection anyway. I don’t remember particularly for being a wordsmith whether in written or spoken terms. In the church, his role as a deacon saw him do more than he said and he appeared very content with that. There were opportunities where he’d speak in moderating […]
Read More JJ 24 #06: The Story on the JourneyTo a degree, everyone conscious and capable, is on a journey. Working out how life should be, experiencing various issues from day to day, coming across matters big and small and being shaped by their response to what they come across. Committing to the journey of following Jesus requires a distinct turn in our journey. […]
Read More JJ 24 #05: The TurnIt is refreshing to know what the mission is. It won’t be expressed in the same way in all locations, at all times. It will necessarily be presented differently as determined by the context. There will, however, be key similarities in the expression. It will revolve around demonstrating and declaring God through His Son, Jesus […]
Read More JJ 24 #04: This is the Message, “This is the Mission.”It’s a bit like dusting off the old books on the bookshelf that haven’t been referred to for a long time. I’m referring to this here entry on the blog. Almost three whole months since the last entry. It’s been quite the season for activity. One that hasn’t seen intentional time for entries of the […]
Read More JJ 24 #01: Dusting Off the Dust To ReturnMarching suggests rhythm and routine and structure and progress on purpose. It is not a regular movement, it is a systematic one that follows instruction and one that is designed for success and glory. Springing into action follows the call to march on purpose. Hearing clearly the instructions that give direction to success and glory. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Marching On PurposeWhen the competitors are similar in their key qualities, the difference between them can appear very minor indeed. When the two competing contrast vastly in their standards the difference is clear. And the thing about the rule of God is that He’s not even competing. Who can compete? Every effort to oppose is exposed for […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The DifferenceIt says something when you’re criticised by some of your own for making Jesus your priority. Accused of being “super spiritual” or having your “head in the clouds”. Jesus related with those around him but did not neglect His priority. People soon got the idea even if he was knocking around with the outsiders, He […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Kingdom Is The PriorityIf He has called you to it, He has made a way to get you through it. I often thought that because it wasn’t an obvious and conventional way I’d have to look for alternatives to cope. Yet the alternatives are not the answer. He called you to it because He would make the way […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: There Is A Way
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