Rather than institutions and monuments to show that social clubs have lasted generations, what society looks for is a dynamic community growing in love. They won’t see that through activities for the sake of activities. They won’t see that in impressive speeches from appealing individuals designed to captivate without content. They won’t see that in […]
Read More Prayer for Change – ServingIt was one thing to be taught and be able to pass on the words of wisdom. It was another thing to be with Him. They saw many things about Him. Most remarkable was how He sought to serve others and didn’t look to laud it over others even though His identity would have led […]
Read More The LovedThe way we treat people is an expression of who we are. There’s something about the customer service industry and the consumer culture that reveals the values that matter to us. As the sentiment of ‘the customer is always right’ still lingers, it prioritises the offer of giving the customer the best possible. Not only […]
Read More Serving and RespectingTen years ago two films were released that would have a significant impact on the movies. One was Iron Man and the other was The Dark Knight. I happen to enjoy both films thoroughly. I prefer one to the other, but both of them are very enjoyable movies in my view. The two films were […]
Read More About An Ensemble PieceWhat’s the point? Discouragement. They don’t turn up like they used to. The numbers are dwindling. The effort was dismal. The performance was dreadful. Maybe I’m not effective anymore. The enthusiasm is just not there anymore and perhaps I’m the one who is stopping things progressing, Maybe I don’t belong here anymore and it’s time […]
Read More Something About Start Again And Keep GoingWhat I’m saying is that He could be making a point that’s part of a bigger point. Jesus gives a parable about a shrewd manager. It has a message to it that Jesus highlights afterwards. We can take it as it is just as that and leave it. It’s just that right after that parable […]
Read More More To Life Than …Some people are comfortable with Jesus doing good things to people. As long as that’s all he’s doing, to a large degree he doesn’t pose a threat. Why he does pose a threat, even for those who benefit from the good things he does, is because all of those good things are indicators to a […]
Read More Ready For The MasterMy 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 MinisterA friend of mine was concerned. He was asked to facilitate a session standing in for someone else. My friend’s concern was how to facilitate the session in the typical way that the absent facilitator would do it. The concern was understandable, after all, my friend didn’t want to upset a routine that people got […]
Read More Does That Suit You?If 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. […]
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