My parents did not condition me to be a survivor. There are messages that I received as a child and growing into those developmental years of the teens and 20’s. Some of those messages from the culture I absorbed and some from the parents who did the best they knew to create an environment for […]
Read More JJ 24 #10: Thrive vs SurviveIf we get the problem wrong, then the efforts we make to address it are efforts to address the wrong thing and the real problem will never truly be addressed. What pride, the world and the devil concoct brilliantly is the wrong problem. Over-emphasis on one aspect of life. Complete detours to address inconsequential things […]
Read More JJ 24 #07: The ProblemIt is refreshing to know what the mission is. It won’t be expressed in the same way in all locations, at all times. It will necessarily be presented differently as determined by the context. There will, however, be key similarities in the expression. It will revolve around demonstrating and declaring God through His Son, Jesus […]
Read More JJ 24 #04: This is the Message, “This is the Mission.”Marching suggests rhythm and routine and structure and progress on purpose. It is not a regular movement, it is a systematic one that follows instruction and one that is designed for success and glory. Springing into action follows the call to march on purpose. Hearing clearly the instructions that give direction to success and glory. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Marching On PurposeWhen the competitors are similar in their key qualities, the difference between them can appear very minor indeed. When the two competing contrast vastly in their standards the difference is clear. And the thing about the rule of God is that He’s not even competing. Who can compete? Every effort to oppose is exposed for […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The DifferenceIt says something when you’re criticised by some of your own for making Jesus your priority. Accused of being “super spiritual” or having your “head in the clouds”. Jesus related with those around him but did not neglect His priority. People soon got the idea even if he was knocking around with the outsiders, He […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Kingdom Is The PriorityIt is about returning to where we come from. Only to discover that where you come from is not about the family tree. It’s not about the narrative of the village, the town, the city or the country. It is realising that those born of the Spirit come from a home that is beyond this […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Heading HomeHe did not plant it expecting it to fail. He knew failure could happen and He knew what He would do if it did. But that was not His expectation. When He planted it, His expectation was to see fruit. And when He saw fruit He’d be eager to cultivate to see even more fruit. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: With A View To FlourishSome hold the staff. Some hold the arms of the one who holds the staff. Some speak. Some write for the speaker. Some cook. Some encourage the one who cooks. It is a blessing to see the staff raised to motivate the troops. It is a blessing to hear an inspiring word from the speaker. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Some Come AlongsideHis parents dedicated him to the Lord. It was one thing that they dedicated him, but it was another thing for him to live in a way that reflected a dedicated life. As a man, he decided to live to the one he was dedicated to. The life dedicated is not a sentiment. It is […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: The Life Dedicated
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