This is a further entry in the ongoing blog conversation with my thoughtful and insightful brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: All I did was ask David a question about football players feeling the need to take a knee. That’s all I did. And David took that question and … well, seriously […]
Read More ADBC: 09 – Basis for Rule and What’s With The Good News?You’ve got to be patient, Mr Dryden. These things take time. Those words are not ones that I would have heard mentioned to my Dad. Chiefly because my Dad was not rushing any process he was in. He was in a position in life where he knew things would not always turn around immediately. He […]
Read More Dryden Update: Fruit Will Come – Being Patient(Reflections and notes on Daniel 8. The series has covered the previous chapters in Daniel, you can click here to read those. Previously, Daniel himself had an interesting vision on things to come.) The point of these notes and reflections is not really to just repeat what is said in the text. You can read […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 09 – Ram? Goat? Horns? What’s That All About??It works on a very simple system. You see, you hear and process those things to be able to speak, to walk and to do. You see, hear and process things of the world – pursuit of material wealth, self-glory and the sort – no wonder it expresses itself in selfishness, anxiety and delusion. You […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: A Simple System(Reflections and notes on Daniel 7. 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. The series then considered the pride of Nebuchadnezzar was brought […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 08 – Visions Of Kingdoms to ComeIt does not matter the situation you’re in, count on me to be there to support you however I can. You can rely on me. So tell me what it is that you’re doing. You’re looking to develop that? What do you need? Sure, I hear you about the money, but what’s it getting? Tell […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: I’ll Need Your Support(Reflections and notes on Daniel 6. 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. The series then considered the pride of Nebuchadnezzar was brought […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 07 – Faithful in Changing Times(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 Numbered(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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