You just do the best that you can. As you do that, though, something in the back of your head tells you, you can take things for granted. Look at the routine. On the week-days: Waking up, getting out of bed, having a shower, brushing the teeth, getting into the clothes for the day, having […]
Read More Growing Through The MotionsThey were very concerned that they could not do what others could. So there were a few questions. Why get hung up on the things you cannot do? Why allow that to define and downgrade you? Why not see what you’ve got to contribute? Why not look at those strengths as part of something greater […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Your Strengths TogetherWhere the first one is better than the second one. It’s tough because what made the first one so good is etched in the minds of those who enjoyed it. You have to do something really special to make the sequel that much better. On the surface that appears really hard. What helps to achieve […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: When The Sequel Is Better …You’re not a trained fire brigade technician. You’re not able to deal with raging fire that is consuming the house. The fire is raging and there are people in that house. What are you going to do? Cry over the burning house? Neatly arrange yourself appropriately so that you’re prepared to answer questions on the […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: While The House BurnsIt makes them stand out. People clearly think that success is like a good cake. You get the right ingredients, in the right mix, prepared over the right time and delicious times await. Plenty of words have been expressed reviewing those ingredients that have worked in individuals, partnerships teams, groups, companies and organisations that appear […]
Read More The Marks: An IntroductionPreviously we considered the beauty of the pearls God has granted us. We are the chest in which He places His treasure. In contrast, Paul tells the Corinthians that they are carnal & lack wisdom. Carnal Christians do not understand pearls. Pearls come through maturity and Christian maturity comes through trials & suffering. Jesus used the […]
Read More Eden Weekly #04: What A Pity – Guarding Pearls(Welcome to Eden Weekly, the blog inspired by the name of the ministry of Shirley R. Evans. I hope you will be duly encouraged and challenged by the words she offers. For His Name’s Sake, Shalom, C. L. J. Dryden) The word “pearl” is from the Greek word “margarites.” From which we get the English names Margaret & […]
Read More Eden Weekly #03: What A Beauty – Cherishing PearlsFor a while something in their heads gave them the impression that they could do both. Maybe they didn’t see things clearly for what they were. So they gave it a go thinking that they could please both. This was a delusion. The nature of this experience and the demands that both placed made it […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: One or the OtherThere are things that Jesus says that are warm and comforting. Those looking to market Jesus’ model of the Kingdom would absolutely love the invitation for those who are heavy-laden to come to Him to find rest. They would totally love that. They would be all over the acts of healing that would really be […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Enter By the Narrow GateIt’s easy to get stuck in a rut of familiar routines that define your life. It’s easy to lose sight of what it is you’re living for. When you do regain a perspective on what it is you’re living for – that view can lead you to consider some things in a new light. In […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Room for Improvement or Change?
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