I am glad that the Spirit is not looking to fill people the way employers are looking for potential employees. The recruitment process in work can at times be a bit like how Samuel approached the anointing of the second king of Israel. I say a bit like it, because there are occasions when the […]
Read More Unlikely LadsFor the first 25 years of my life I was looking for the model. My Dad, my first church elder, my first mentor all were men I expected to be the role model. Where possible I saw how they lived and was keen to see how the living was done. To an extent I noticed […]
Read More Be The ExampleThere are some things that people take for granted that I’ve been conditioned over the years to see differently. Indeed the concepts are alien to me. For example heaven. I am aware that the society around me has a view on heaven particularly as the destination to which they believe they are headed after death. […]
Read More It’s Alien To MeTalent. One of the things that get me excited a great deal is seeing people identify their gift and then apply themselves to making the most of it. Recently I came across a friend of mine who is a photographer. I love his work, he’s a talented photographer and seeing him at work is such […]
Read More Grateful For … (18)Sensitive people. Not everyone understands. Not everyone has the wherewithal to cope with others in different emotional states. When sad things happen, it can often be like walking around on tenterhooks. So those who can apply the right touch with the right word are worth their weight in gold. At work it would be easy […]
Read More Grateful For … (11)This is the Messiah. No, he’s not the Messiah because he doesn’t tick this box. How can he do all these things and not be the Messiah? How can he come from there and be the Messiah? I believe you are the Messiah and I will follow you! I believe you are not the Messiah […]
Read More The Word In John: 7 – Jesus Provokes A ResponseHere are some things that make people attractive to me. In no particular order. 1. Smile It remains one of the appealing elements of the human face. It really does brighten up the place. 2. Laugh When I see people laugh with that sense of joy and freedom, that truly lifts my spirit. 3. Tone […]
Read More Ten Attractive Aspects Of PeopleI am not one of the world’s most social people. This has not been an impediment to me seeing how people engage with new people in many different settings. I am glad I have been able to do that with people who know what they’re doing. So far here are some pointers I’ve got from […]
Read More Ten Ways To Get On With A New SceneJesus loves you. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More A Simple Response To Those Who Mock ChristianitySkills are great to have, but it’s the personal qualities that make all the difference in any walk of life. In my time working in training employability, the areas I loved was looking at those working qualities businesses love. It’s great to reflect on them, because although it can often be taken for granted, it […]
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