Day 9: The Approved Workman Read 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Memory verse: 2 Tim 3:16-17 – All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. Context: Recall the persecutions Paul mentions; where […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 9: The Approved WorkmanThe Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favour has […]
Read More JJ25 #26 – Service: The StatementKey Episode Scripture: Matthew 3-4 and Luke 3-4 And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4:20-21 ESVUK) Jesus came to do much more […]
Read More For 40 Days – Day 32: Mission Prep: ContentThere is something enriching and refreshing in working on something together with someone else. God recently brought along a particular brother who may not have had much confidence in himself, but proved to be one of the best collaborators I’ve worked with. What makes it delightful is that it’s not just what we’re doing, it’s […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Working With HimThere is this thing that you do. You enjoy it. There is another thing that you do. You enjoy that too. What do you do? Can you do both of them? Sounds like a silly question, but it’s worth taking a step back and acknowledge that in some way you connect with what you enjoy […]
Read More Connect and ComplementThe first thing that comes to my mind is the dinner table. Later on I found out that certain families had the table set up where the food would be in different bowls and plates and it was for family members to share out what portion they wanted, or for someone to actively there and […]
Read More Where You First See ServiceBut despite Jesus’ instructions, the report of his power spread even faster, and vast crowds came to hear him preach and to be healed of their diseases. But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. (Luke 5:15-16) Rhythms of life. So important to be aware of them. Rhythm was evident from creation in terms of […]
Read More WithdrawnMy name is Christopher Dryden. I am a minister of the Lord Jesus Christ. Saying that can sound rather conceited in certain religious circles. Calling yourself a minister comes with certain expectations and perceptions derived a great deal from various traditions and cultures. So allow me to be clear in what I mean. I am […]
Read More MinisterIf you don’t get good service, you are often going to do something about it, even if it’s just grumbling to someone else. What happens, however when we benefit from outstanding service? Authrine and I had the pleasure of her company, recently. It was great spending time with her and hearing how she was doing. […]
Read More Acknowledging Good ServiceOne thing that bothers me about ministries named after an individual is the impression it gives that the whole offer of service is based around one person. The concern I have is that it doesn’t reveal something beatuiful about ministry. That beautiful thing is how we can serve together. We can serve together and serve […]
Read More The Team: Serving Each Other, Serving Together
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