It 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?Aggravating. They ground you down over time with constant questioning. Incessant begging. It never stops. You wonder why they carry on that way so much. It;s clear that they will not stop until they get it. Children. Sure they say they love you, but when they get their minds set on something, you take a […]
Read More What Do You Want More?I used t get really excited when it was my birthday as a child. I got excited to consider what would I get. One year I got a remote-controlled car. I was delighted with it. It was just what I wanted and I was keen to make the most of it. Sure I was thankful […]
Read More You Are A GiftIt’s fascinating looking back on what happened on this day in history. Events of significance in sport, politics, music, etc. Events that shaped the world in which we live. Good times to learn from the positive and negative. Also, good times to be about the business in the here and now of doing things that […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: On This DaySome have it in their mind. Some have a physical location. Some use it on a regular routine basis. Some only get to access the place infrequently. There is value in having a place. That place. A place for recuperation and restoration. A place for reflection and rejuvenation. Life can be relentless. That is not […]
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