(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 41:37-57) Ain’t no need to worry what the night is gonna bring, it will be all over in the […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 07 – Making Hay While The Sun ShinesReturn. This is not real peace. It’s a mirage. This is not true justice. It’s an illusion. This is not righteousness. It’s a parody. This is not good. It’s a counterfeit. This is not love. It is a twisted, corrupted and dissatisfying sham. To do this requires a rejection of the real deal. It requires […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Return(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 41:1-36) The Troubled Pharaoh Who is Pharaoh? He is not just a governing individual. He is not just a […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 06 – Wisdom and Interpretation(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 39:21-40:23) The Favour Remains Joseph is in a good place, but he does not know it. He’s in a […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 05 – Serving the Restored and the RemovedIf you do it out of fear, then you’ve probably got the wrong one. If you do it out of a sense of being the centre of the universe, you’ve probably not got the right one either. If you do it out of a recognition for the greatness of God and your position of rebellion […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Get It Right(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 39:1-20) In an effort to offer glib words about life we’re often told that it has its “ups and […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 04 – Favour and Falsehood(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 37:1-11) The account of Joseph given in these verses is fascinating for a lot of reasons only some of […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 03 – Character, Dreams and FamilyHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: David put together an excellent insight into his view of the way we measure time in months and years. I also recommend you check out his later piece on the role some fictions play in what we refer to as “real life”. He also wrote something […]
Read More ADBC: 23 The Impossible Dignity of MusicLike father, like son. The gospel account of Matthew traces the family tree of Jesus back as far as Abraham. The gospel account of Luke traces the family of Jesus back as far as God. The gospel account of Mark records the actions of the son of the Father as a suffering servant. The gospel […]
Read More Paul & Sons: PrologueConsider this: To be settled and at home with your people. Welcomed and respected by those around you. Knowing that you belong and that your nearest and dearest have your back. Knowing that you will be treated fairly and in a just manner. It’s very reassuring and provides a degree of security from which you […]
Read More Joseph’s Journey: 01 – An Invitation
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