The first group sat down and the conversation began. Self-absorbed conversations revolved around work, children, the new car, finances etc. It was what they were interested in. It was what they were full of. The second group sat down. Each person was made welcome and the conversation was engaging and involved each other. The conversation, […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Full of ItHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: It is superb stuff. The answer to his approach to making music is bittersweet for me to read. It’s something to be fascinated with and learn a lot from. The element of sadness in it is just the thought that this amazing creative talent hasn’t composed […]
Read More ADBC: 40 – What Helps You Get Through Tough Times?From sinking sand … from the pit of despair … from the edge of destruction … from the bitterness of loneliness … from my state of selfish, stubborn sinfulness … from self-righteousness. He came and rescued me. To forgiveness of sins … to adoption in His family … to membership of His Body … to […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: To The RescueHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: What a gracious brother he is. Given a repeat question on the issue of good character, he produced another masterful piece of insight on the qualities that make for a noble and noteworthy character – check out the work on the definition of the word “kind”. […]
Read More ADBC: 39 – Does It Matter If God Exists?Here’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: It is not possible to effectively answer every single question that’s put to you at the time of asking it. It’s not possible because we’re finite beings with limited capacity. Thus some questions may be beyond our sphere of knowledge. In conversing with my brother, he […]
Read More ADBC: 38 – Slavery, The Deal with the Devil, And Learning From Teaching?It is not done in my strength. Carrying out the call is only effectively done in the strength of the Lord. Whenever I begin to rely on myself, I sense my pride in being able to handle it; that self-reliance as though my expertise suffices. The folly of that thinking emerges soon afterwards. I eventually […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: By His StrengthHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: I am not assured of what my brother will write when he answers a question, but I have an expectation that it will be worth my while reading it. When he tackles the matter of nature and the problem of certain environmental agendas, it’s the kind […]
Read More ADBC: 37 – Injustice of Jesus, Making Disciples and The Good Old Days?When it happened this is how he felt: distraught, confused, hurt. He could have reacted by withdrawing and simmering in bitterness. He could have reacted with furious aggression and contempt. Acknowledging his feelings, though, he breathed out a prayer for strength and received the Spirit. He reached out in love, he sought to repair any […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Do Not Be Overcome … But Overcome(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 5.) There are different metaphors used in scripture to represent the church. The church is referred to as being […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 07 – Family Matters(This is part of a series profiling the life of Joseph as conveyed in the book of Genesis. You can catch up on the rest of the series by clicking here. The following reflections cover Genesis 42.) Twenty years. So much can happen in twenty years. So much has happened in twenty years. It’s enough […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 08 – Where Guilt and Grace Emerge
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