Mark was known for being driven. He achieved success, they said, because of his drive. Where others would slack, Mark would not give an inch. It helped for his push to be the best at the 100m. At the school level, it only took a teacher questioning whether he had what it took to beat […]
Read More Competing Against?He had not always been as sure and confident. He was prone to rash statements and actions. At times he could be inspired and at other times he would reveal his own flaws and failings. Yet he was with his good friend John. They had boldly declared the gospel of Jesus Christ and been arrested […]
Read More A Peter Profile: 09 – In DefianceThat would be ideal. And that ideal seemed so far away. He could understand why his children argued, because much as he tried, he couldn’t help getting into arguments with his wife as well. He tried his best to remain civil. He tried his best to count to ten and bite his lip. But she […]
Read More Family Formation: 05 – Vision of the Flourishing FamilyOne story is very familiar throughout history. The child was born in poverty. His parents worked hard, but never seemed to escape the grip. The child saw how there were those who were far better off and took advantage of those like his parents. Before long as the child becomes a man, he understands that […]
Read More Who Rules? Which Story?Maybe. Dad said He’s coming back soon. Dad’s Dad said that too. He still hasn’t come. Maybe He’s not coming back that soon after all. Maybe He’s going to take a while longer. What if He isn’t? Just because He hasn’t arrived yet … I don’t even know how long I’ll be around. As long […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: It Won’t Be LongGary envied Tim for a long time. Tim had his wife, children, parents and siblings. He could always go back home to them. Every time when they showed up to work on a Monday morning, Tim would always have a story of what he did with his family. Even the reports of not doing much […]
Read More What Is The Way Back Home?From the father to the son. From the mother to the daughter. From the aunts and uncles to the nieces and nephews. The children have never been on the earth before. The grown ups have traversed across the earth for a while longer. The young have much to learn from the elders. Yet the elders […]
Read More Family Formation: 04 – Age to AgeWhat they found unnerving and somewhat intimidating as well as fascinating and intriguing was how He spoke as one who had authority. Not only did He speak as though He was one who could command and expect the appropriate response, they marveled how He would go about exercising this as much over the elements of […]
Read More Who Rules? By Force or By Faith?It’s easy to see how I thought that way. When I was born my parents clothed and fed me. They went out of their way to ensure that I got the essentials in life. That gave me the clear impression that I should be in receipt of whatever I felt I needed. I was entitled […]
Read More HumblingThere are some simple truths that have a lot more going on behind them. Recently, I was reminded of that. A friend was conversing and said, “Christopher, do you believe you’ve reached the final destination for your life?” “I sincerely hope not.” “So your current location is not your final destination.” “Hmmmmmm … no. On […]
Read More Destination and Current Location
