She was right. The way she was treated was disrespectful. No consideration was given for who she is and what was requested of her. It was as if she should just be on hand like a disposable piece of material. Unsurprisingly, the response was not forthcoming. You have got to treat people right. (Photo by […]
Read More Journeyman Jottings: Treat People RightFor a while she had a problem. Her problem was that in as much as we were married, it felt like something that was real in name only. She lived with him. They slept in the same bed together. Occasionally they even talked. For all of that, though, she felt like he was still looking […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: She Is With Me On The JourneyRecently the journey explored the tragedy of Israel’s failings in keeping a faithful covenant relationship with God. That failing expressed throughout their history from their wilderness experiences, to their early years in the Promised Land even to the age of the kings and the return of the people from exile. It was not relayed to […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: Cut the Ties to Progress Pt. 2Treaties and Alliances: Solomon was said to be the wisest man. His wisdom was known throughout a wide region in his day and the legacy impacted people for generations afterwards and still influences people today. For all that wisdom, however, he sowed the seeds to his own demise with his collection of wives. Those wives […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: Cut the Ties to Progress Pt. 1Everyone around the table knew they had a contribution to make. They came prepared. Prepared to receive what others had to contribute. Prepared to share what they had to contribute. The preparation was not the same because what they had to contribute was not the same. The variety kept people intrigued. What they shared enriched […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: At the TableHow did that detachment happen? Did He really say that you will die? You won’t die. You’ll be like Him. You won’t need Him. You’ll be able to do it on your own. From that has come the offer of other sips of deception. Sip One: Why listen to them? What do they know? They […]
Read More Never DetachedThere’s being family and being with family. It’s an honour to be family. To be a part of people of outstanding character and personality. To talk about it, to reminisce and to know it’s who I am. It’s even better to be with family. Support and be supported by them, enjoy their company, engage in […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Thankful for FamilyThere are glimpses of it in various expressions of life. How an organisation works well. How a team succeeds together. How those singers sing different notes that blend together so well. Even how a family comes together to arrange an important event. Those glimpses sees a recognition of the different people combining their differences to […]
Read More The Marks 11: Live in Harmony“You wouldn’t know. You haven’t gone through what I’ve gone through.” When that’s said, it’s usually shutting the door on a conversation and probably a relationship. Empathy is a powerful tool to be able to employ. If you know what it’s like, because you’ve been through the same thing or something very similar, it’s a […]
Read More The Marks 10: Rejoice and Weep AlongsideThere 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 Him
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