It is not just something that you work at. It is something that waited for the contact. There are some people that you connect with in a way and at a depth that can only be the way of the Spirit. That contact sees eyes opened to the wonders available in fellowship with Christ together. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Those ConnectionsLove is such a simply complex and complexly simple thing. Loyalty, faithfulness, and trust are wrapped up in there. Whatever people say about “chemistry”, there is a commitment that goes beyond affinity and mutual interests. The greatest expression of love, however, gives us room to reflect on the nature of the love we offer and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Greater LoveThere have been times throughout the year where I’ve been irritable and grumpy. If that attitude lasts too long then I get to be really ratty and unpleasant to be with, like a dark cloud is ever hanging over me and a growl acts like the lightning in that stormy mood. There will be something […]
Read More Dryden Thanks 2022: ProvisionThere is a precious hymn that was rendered particularly superbly by James Moore back in the previous century (Moore’s version came in two parts – the first one here and the second one here – you get the link to hear it and enjoy it). That hymn is The Old Rugged Cross which has that […]
Read More Dryden Thanks 2022: Sights of SuccessThe credits. Whether it was a drama or a documentary I was keen to see who was in the credits. Not because I knew everyone in there, but just in case there were recurring featured individuals. I was always intrigued with how they ordered the cast of characters. Which characters were considered mor important, which […]
Read More Dryden Thanks 2022: Cast of CharactersWe are different. The differences have been a source for much mayhem and mischief. The response to that in some circles has been a bid for conformity. Others have used it to not just make distinctions but establish distance. What should make the church a beacon is being in Christ and the differences contribute in […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: We are Not The SameA testimony was shared at the gathering. A brother who had been a regular for months and been involved with some of the hospitality for the brethren stood to share his testimony. He had hit on hard times to such an extent that he spent weeks living out of his car travelling to and from […]
Read More When Should It Matter To The Community?“I understand.” To hear those words from someone and see how true it rings from them is immense. Consider what it is to be understood and then given the time to work through and the space to develop on that. What a blessing that is. So rare and so valuable. And it is something we’re […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Time, Space & UnderstandingIt is one of life’s great blessings to accomplish a task in the company of like-minded people. The roles we play, the interaction and quality of relationship as well as the functioning of abilities that lead to what is achieved together is remarkable. It is such a pleasing aspect of life, I get a glimpse […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: What We Do TogetherWhen she said it I heard her through my hunger and frustration. I then heard her through what I’m used to hearing from her. I then heard her from a place of someone endevouring to understand her on her own definitions and feelings. Even then, I needed to hear her further from the position of […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Listen Carefully
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