What’s in a name? Why’s it so important? What’s the big deal? Familiar opening? In a very recent blog I was establishing the death of the name ‘Chris Dryden’ in reference to myself. Now I can imagine one or two reactions to that might be along the following lines. “Oooooohhh look who’s gone all la-di-dah. […]
Read More The Birth of Christopher Dryden – What’s In A Name?Deacon Henry – a stalwart of a church in Derby died today. Death at the best of times is something to take seriously, but this one had a big impact on me. I needed somewhere to express my gratitude to God for his life and here seemed to be the best place. The years in which […]
Read More Goodbye Grandad – Tribute To My PatriarchIt is the story of changed lives and seeing it in action that can have a huge impact on others. So for all the writing and stuff, it’s good to get some people sharing their stories. I have a vested interest in this story of course as it involves a favourite pastime of mine – […]
Read More Changed Lives – Shawn MichaelsIn football, it’s often advised to those who have managed a club not to go back and manage that club again. The thinking is if you were a success at the club before, you’re not guaranteed to be a success again and seriously run the risk of tarnishing the good name you established before. Likewise […]
Read More Never Go BackLast week I put up a track of Donnie McClurkin paying tribute to Stevie Wonder with a track that does what all good tracks do – mix a great melody and great music with insightful lyrics that take you out of the comfort of your surroundings to the harsh social responsibilities people have. I should […]
Read More Jesus Children of AmericaThis is the last in a three part blog series today reviewing the state of my being as I turn 33. It obviously makes sense then that reviewing a year of three’s and how it’s been all about that number that I do a three part series. Following the look at how life has been […]
Read More The State of DMCD Address – Part ThreeLater on today I’ll write in more detail about the day today. Just to say it is my birthday. 33 years old today. There has to be some perks to your birthday when you hit a certain age. No more is it about the parties and possibly even the cards. Now you look for other […]
Read More Birthday Indulgence – Abundant LifeThis morning my wife and I were talking about expectations. My wife spoke some words that really inspired me to consider the whole thing about expectations. For example there are people who don’t feel comfortable in some church settings. The formality of it, the impersonal nature of it and the ability to hide behind the […]
Read More Change of ExpectationsIt’s not that long before a very key date in my calendar and so in the run-up to it, I feel it’s only fitting to pull out some of the big hitters from what I enjoy and I don’t think it gets too much better than this. Karen Clark-Sheard ably accompanied by Mary Mary putting […]
Read More We Are Not Ashamed – Karen Clark-SheardIt is very difficult to be a follower of Jesus Christ and not be an irritant to your culture. Some succeed in not being a full-blown offence to those around them, but most in one or shape or form make those who live in their culture rather uncomfortable. This is not a deliberate ploy to […]
Read More Upsetting the Status Quo
