(Reflections and notes on Daniel 2 – click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2 of the series so far.) Nebuchadnezzar, to all intents and purposes is the most powerful man in the known world as far as Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah are concerned. He oversees a kingdom that spans a fair […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 03 – Who Rules? The Ridiculous and the RighteousThere are ways to make progress in vocations. It’s not just to know what that vocation is, it is to also know some of the basic routines to implement that will allow you to go from good to excellent. The sportsman trains and practices their basics. The chef learns and practices their basics. The writer […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: BasicsJust leave them alone. That’s often the advice given when someone is picking on you. Rather than engage them in conflict and get in trouble or get hurt, it’s best to just leave the other person alone. As we keep our distance from them so we can use the space to paint the pictures about […]
Read More The Marks 09: Bless Those Who Persecute YouIt is quite something to go through. In the darkness and then there’s a light. Called towards it and drawn to emerge from night to day. And it’s all new. And it’s so new and exciting that something inside you wells up and explodes from the mouth. A cry and an expression of such delight […]
Read More A Portal Experience: Through The New BirthThe Gardener comes into admire His handiwork. He know what He planted. He knows the work He’s put in to make it beautiful. It’s not just for the look, though. He expects fruit. He has set this place up and there is so much to enjoy in this place. There are fruits of every kind […]
Read More A Portal Experience: Through The GardenRejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer Romans 12:12 Wowsers. That’s quite the hattrick of qualities to consider in the life of the believer. It’s worth consdering how these three offer insight into how perspective and prayer are useful in problematic times. Following Jesus is not about being perpetually cheerful. There’s no requirement […]
Read More The Marks: 06 Perspective, Problems and PrayerAbba: You showed the situation. When my sin had caused such a deep chasm between us, when justice needed to be satisfied, when what was right needed to be fulfilled. In that state I was not only totally inadequate, I was totally apathetic. I was totally rebellious, whatever fleeting moments of other thoughts, I wasn’t […]
Read More A Passion PrayerOne of the highlights of a really good year was setting up a group. There is that sense where each team member recognises that we need each other. The environment created allows there to be openness to vulnerability and as a result we see how we can help. Even if we cannot be the solution […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Need Your HelpDear Heavenly Father: You are amazing. It is incredible considering the kind of love that you have given that I should be among those who called your children. That I should have the privilege of calling you my Father because of right relationship established through your only Son. That I should enjoy this wonderful privilege […]
Read More A Prayer of Thanks: For Your FaithfulnessDear Heavenly Father: You are awesome. No one typifies the sentiment of that word more than you. This makes it all the more of an honour that in your wisdom you choose to show who you are to those who humble themselves to engage with your revelation. Then you invite us on the journey. From […]
Read More A Prayer of Thanks: For Help in the Journey
