This is part of an ongoing blog conversation with my brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David gave a considered response to the issue of if humanity was corrupt and irredeemable. His basis for the answer should be very telling indeed for anyone looking for some idea of the nature of humanity. He […]
Read More ADBC: 06 – On the Purpose of Life and Loving The Sinner, Not The SinThere is something about the life of following Jesus that brings about dry seasons at times. OK, I say that based on my experience and maybe one or two other followers that I’ve come across and read about. Maybe the super spiritual types don’t experience that and are just on fire for Jesus all the […]
Read More Refresh, Revive, Renew and RestoreWe are very good at reasoning and rationalising things. We have made such a meal of that ability that we are able to rationalise almost anything. Indeed when I say almost, not even I’m sure what we haven’t rationalised. Yet, just because there is a rationale behind something, that doesn’t necessarily make it right. I […]
Read More Dryden Links: The End of Prayer?(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. Explore the previous parts of this series.) Jesus’ words for Smyrna are not many, but is said is packed with a lot. Considering this letter we get how Jesus relates to the church; what Jesus recognises about the state and plight of […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 06 Smyrna: Endure for Real riches(Reflections and notes on Daniel 5. The series so far had an introduction before considering the way Daniel and his friends settled in the strange land. This was followed by explorations in how the righteous emerged from a ridiculous situation. This was the set up for the trial by fiery furnace that was contemplated. Previously, the pride of Nebuchadnezzar was brought to […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 06 – Your Days Are NumberedThis is part of an ongoing blog conversation with my brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David looked at the UK government and it’s fair to say he had one or two concerns about it, maybe three. Once he finished with his reserved consideration of those issues, he also shared his take […]
Read More ADBC: 05 – Cry Sweet FreedomIt is September. Here in England, the football season is up and running and the academic season is about to get going for most children and young children. There were some significant changes in my life over June and July, which left August as a month of adjustment. It’s fitting that after the adjustments in […]
Read More Dryden Update: New Season Early Thoughts(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Ephesus. Explore the previous parts of this series.) As we look at the letter to the church in Ephesus there is an outline: Jesus introduces Himself specifically; there is an intended audience; there is an outline of what is commendable; there is a point of […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 05 Ephesus: Where is the Love?(Reflections and notes on Daniel 4 – the series so far had an introduction before considering the way Daniel and his friends settled in the strange land. This was followed by explorations in how the righteous emerged from a ridiculous situation. Previously the trial by fiery furnace was contemplated.) Greatness. At one stage many boasted that the sun never set […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 05 – Who Is The Great One?This is part of an ongoing blog conversation with my brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David gave a fascinating insight into whether justice is a value worth pursuing. It’s a really great piece of writing that I commend to you. As you read that you’ll note my brother making reference to […]
Read More ADBC: 04 – Political Views
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