We Are Sent

We are not our own. We do not belong to ourselves. we are sent. There is that stage in a relationship with God where it’s not just the amazing news that Jesus died for us to have a right relationship with the Father. That remains true and that is important to the relationship. There is […]

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ADBC: 19 – God, Gaps and The Gruesome

Howdy, reader, your eyes are affixed – and rightly so – on this part of the world’s greatest blog conversation between two Drydens. This here is my contribution in response to the undisputed greatest Dryden blogger to ever visit Norfolk, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David offered some generous and insightful reflections […]

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No Ordinary Companion

Have you ever watched a television series fr a short while, stopped for a long while and then come back to it again? That was my experience with the detective drama, Elementary. I would not classify myself as a big follower of Sherlock Holmes, but I’ve found the character interesting and have dabbled in viewing […]

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Dryden Links: Going Micro

Church. Saying that word will bring up different pictures. It is a precious word to me because it’s precious to Jesus Christ. It’s so precious to Him that He is doing all He can to ensure that on His return, the church will be ready for Him. He views the church as His Bride and […]

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Seven Signs: Walking On Water

(Reflections on the sign of Jesus walking on the water in the storm found in John 6:16-21. This is part of the Seven Signs series, click here to catch up on other parts in the series.) This is the shortest account of the seven signs in John’s account of the gospel of Jesus. You’d expect there not […]

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The Kind of Change We Expect

The way things are is not acceptable. We expect change. The Bible is a fascinating book in highlighting the sense in which the way things are can not be accepted. It also outlines, however, the kind of change to expect. Initially, that kind of change won’t necessarily go down too well for those who believe […]

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Seven Signs: Well Fed

(Reflections on the sign of Jesus feeding thousands with just five loaves and two fish found in John 6:1-15. This is part of the Seven Signs series, click here to catch up on other parts in the series.) Jesus was keen to keep the party going, hence turning the water into wine. Jesus was keen to show […]

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