(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 4.) Paul loves the gospel, loves Jesus and loves His church. This is why he’s sending Timothy, trusting him […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 06 – As For You …Return. This is not real peace. It’s a mirage. This is not true justice. It’s an illusion. This is not righteousness. It’s a parody. This is not good. It’s a counterfeit. This is not love. It is a twisted, corrupted and dissatisfying sham. To do this requires a rejection of the real deal. It requires […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Return(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 3.) When growing up, I remember in the tradition of the church that I observed, a status thing about […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 05 – Who Will Look After Them?(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 2.) There is a constant theme about the priority of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Paul’s words to […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 04 – It’s A Matter of Character and Order(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 1.) This reading was recorded by Shirley Rosemarie Evans of Eden Cumi Ministries In considering and reflecting on these […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 03 – Mercy, Grace and Peace to You: An Encouraging StartHere’s the premise of the conversation. I didn’t get it wrong in the spelling. This is edition 25 of the Dryden Blog Conversation. For this edition, my brother and I thought we’d do something a little special and so … listen to this: The blog element of the conversation should resume next week, but if the […]
Read More ADPC: 25 – Listen To This – On Hope and About MagicHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: Read it. Seriously. Read it. I won’t throw superlatives at it in terms of how it is outstanding and incisive and thought-provoking and startling. Those are the least superlatives you’ll offer when you consider this man’s work on what makes authority legitimate and the tragic qualities […]
Read More ADBC: 24 – Dreams, Science And WitchcraftHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: David offered some words of wisdom in unpacking the approach to the concept of “failure to plan is a plan for failure”. His content on the role of the entertainment industry, I found to be highly thought-provoking. The area that gave me the deepest sign was […]
Read More ADBC: 21- What A Day; It’s A Sin & I Wanna Know What Love IsFor those not accustomed to professional wrestling in the United States, there is an organisation that has essentially been the top producer of professional wrestling known as the World Wrestling Entertainment company. Among other aspects of their business is to have characters who appeal to a wide audience on the strength of their persona. One […]
Read More That’s The Bottom Line Cos …The question sounds a bit silly. We know how it goes. If someone is in a relationship it has to be based on the truth. If one of the parties practices deceptions, offers misinformation deliberately or withholds vital information, that damages the relationship. It’s damaged because of the importance of truth to the health and […]
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