But the wisdom from above is … peace loving James 3:17 (NLT) What makes for peace? Not what makes for a quiet life. Not what makes for a convenient arrangement that gives minimal hassle. Not what makes for maximum profit no matter the cost. No. The question that underpins godly wisdom is: What makes for […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: It’s About PeaceRighteousness, peace and joy. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. Humility, affinity, meekness, hunger for righteousness, merciful, purity, peacem-making. If someone said that they could create and cultivate a community based on these values, would this be of interest to you? If someone said that they would embody, express and empower […]
Read More Who Rules? A Matter of ValueWhat matters? As in what really matters? That is often determined by the ruling forces of the day. Trends come and go, but the foundation that keeps the structure in place is set and reinforced by those ruling forces. Those foundations under one rule is really about what is pleasing to the eye, what is […]
Read More Who Rules? Foundation FactorsHow far can they push you? What will it take for you to draw a line and say you cannot go beyond that? Where do your values become the marker that will mean you will decline offers and turn down suggestions? Where will a conversation go that will get you to withdraw from it because […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Where’s Your Stop Sign?What happened today? What happened over the week? What happened this month? What happened this quarter? What happened this year? What happened in the last decade? What happened over the last century? I think it’s good to reflect on what has happened over a span of time. It’s good to pick up on the things […]
Read More Over A Span Of TimeThere was this organisation that I was a part of at one point. Their leadership team was made of four people. Those four people were tight. There was a clear understanding of what they contributed to the development of the organisation and over the years they forged something so powerful that anyone joining the organisation […]
Read More Upheld By The PillarsWhen you have to give up something you value and I have to give up something I value so that we can get along on something together, apparently that’s a compromise. The key in the compromise is that something valued has to be sacrificed. Follow my thinking. Among the great things we value is love. […]
Read More A Few Questions On CompromiseGood people to follow are people who know how to follow. I had the great pleasure of sitting with a good friend recently. He was sharing about his work situation. He works for a major supermarket. He is not in a position of management, but his approach to work has seen him recognised by management. […]
Read More Following A FollowerThis man had a dream and in that dream he was approached by God. God spoke to him and offered him the opportunity to ask for anything and it would be granted to him. If that was offered to you, how would you respond? It’s an interesting question to ponder because this man gave a […]
Read More What Would You Ask?Why do some people think that cheese belongs to a salad? Really bizarre. Nevertheless, for those of us who don’t need the cheese thanks, we are still left with the option of the salad with a meal. The number of times I’ve enjoyed meals with friends and they’ve passed on the salad is quite considerable. […]
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