Love is such a simply complex and complexly simple thing. Loyalty, faithfulness, and trust are wrapped up in there. Whatever people say about “chemistry”, there is a commitment that goes beyond affinity and mutual interests. The greatest expression of love, however, gives us room to reflect on the nature of the love we offer and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Greater LoveWe say it, we sing it and we live it. It’s not just the money. It’s not just saying thanks. It’s not just highlighting the good work. What complements the compliments is a commitment to carry on expressing appreciation for what’s been done by living out the benefit of what’s been done and encouraging others […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: What Complements The ComplimentsOne of the disappointing things about the fourth Superman movie was it’s less that stellar quality meant a great title would be related to a far from great cinematic experience. The pursuit of happiness, the desire for glory, the race for power appeal to many. The quest of peace, however, is of greater worth. The […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Quest For PeaceThere’s this concept in performance where there’s a drive to get the focus on you and be popular to the audience. They call this going “over”. When it comes to Kingdom living, gifts are dispersed not to get yourself over, but to serve others to get Jesus over. The spotlight points to One who spent […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Getting OverThe length of time is not the indicator of maturity or a greater degree of intimacy. The indicator is the sensitivity to see what is needed in the present where the bigger goal is concerned. And that sensitivity to see where adjustments are needed to progress towards the goal. That sensitivity and those adjustments highlight […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Recalibrate“It’s nothing personal, it’s just business.” Those distinctions help some to have a different mentality to work than everything else in life. When it comes to Kingdom business, though, those separations don’t work. God’s business is about the whole of life and takes in all of life. Making those distinctions – hiding behind a “professional” […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: It’s Everything PersonalRecognise that He calls us. What He calls us for is good enough for Him and He expects it to be good enough for us. If it appears daunting, slightly intimidating and the sense that it will take much more than you already have, that’s a good sign that it will not depend on your […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Call Is AllIt is a thing of beauty to see the right person in the right place doing the right thing and getting the right results. What makes it so beautiful is not so much about the right person having certain qualifications. It’s that they have the character and the skill to deliver what is required especially […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Right PersonWhatever is said and done is done from a desire to please the Father. The dependence in the relationship means that every act is considered in the light of that. That means even if you’re grouchy, something has to be done to address the grouch and acts and words cannot flow from the grouch. That […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Overcoming the GrouchYou have done well. You’ve worked with the ability God gave you. You have not trusted your instincts to do your own thing – you’ve put full confidence in God to lead however unconventional or unorthodox. As this is all the work of God through you, though, you remember that He gives you rest. He […]
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