Devotionals

Good afternoon church family, Have you ever had to walk on a path in the dark, it’s pretty hard to know where you are going. But all you need is a little light and you can findContinue reading “Wednesday, 24 November 2021 – Keep to the Paths of the Just”

Good morning Church family, I hope your week is off to a good start. It is amazing how songs of the past can fill your mind when you need them in your faith journey. This one isContinue reading “Tuesday, 23 November 2021 – Songs Written on Your Hearts”

Good morning Church family Our father in heaven hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven! Everything that takes place here on Earth has consequences in theContinue reading “Tuesday, 16 November 2021 – On Earth as it is in Heaven”

Good afternoon Church family, Last Sunday we looked at why it is so important to worship God in spirit and in truth. In John 9:39-31, after Jesus healed the blind man He says, “I came into thisContinue reading “Thursday, 11 November 2021 – Truth”

Good afternoon Church family, I have been reflecting on what we might be missing in our focus during this stressful time of life. The word that sprung to mind is trust, trust is so important. We needContinue reading “Wednesday, 10 November 2021 – Trust”

Good afternoon Church family, I came across the prayer of Habakkuk today and it reminded me of how we have been talking about starting our prayers with worship. Listen to the way He begins and also ends:Continue reading “Tuesday, 9 November 2021 – Tread Upon the Heights”

Hi church family, I have been having some wonderful robust conversations after my sermon on Sunday. Honest conversations can be hard but thank you for allowing this type of discussion in our church. It is really valuableContinue reading “Tuesday, 26 October 2021 – Heal Our Land”

Hi Church family, Ever wonder why Jesus hasn’t come already? I mean there have been many instances in history that could sure have used Jesus coming again! What about our present times,? Now is as good aContinue reading “Wednesday, 20 October 2021 – Why Jesus hasn’t come Already”

Hi Church family, Hope you are all well. It’s so good to be back in the office again. This morning I was reading a scripture in Philippians and this verse jumped out at me. “Not that IContinue reading “Tuesday, 19 October 2021 – Made me His Own”

Good afternoon Church family, Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV, says “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is theContinue reading “Tuesday, 28 September 2021 – Rock Eternal”

Good afternoon Church family, The thing I love about hymns is that they are often little sermons. I have been reflecting on the protection of God over the lives of His people and I came across thisContinue reading “Wednesday, 22 September 2021 – Under His Wings”

Good afternoon Church family, The more I think about this season we are in globally, the more I realise how much the world desperately needs to rely on God. You see in life it is easy toContinue reading “Tuesday, 21 September 2021 – God Will Happen”

Good morning Church Family, Have you ever had periods of despondency, maybe you look at the world and suddenly fear and depression takes over, how do you move on beyond this point. What are some of theContinue reading “Tuesday, 14 September 2021 – Pray then Stand”

Good Afternoon Church Family, Last night at Bible study we looked at the story of Ruth and Naomi, and how it showcases the loyal love God has for those he loves. The Hebrew word is Hesed andContinue reading “Thursday, 9 September 2021 – Hesed and Storks”

Good Afternoon Church Family, It is so lovely to see other humans again all be it from 2m away and wearing a mask. This got me thinking how lucky we are to have a God that decidedContinue reading “Wednesday, 8 September 2021 -Proximity”

Good afternoon Church family, This portion of scripture really captured my imagination today: ““For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth,Continue reading “Thursday, 2 September 2021 – Go Out In Joy”

Good morning Church family, It’s Spring! If there is at all a silver lining to our lockdown, it is that God gives us once again in this new season the opportunity to witness Hope as the hardContinue reading “Wednesday, 1 September 2021 – Spring”

Good morning Church family, This morning as I was reading scripture I was blown away by the compassion Jesus showed to those that were sick. “A leper came to him begging him, and kneeling he said toContinue reading “Tuesday, 31 August 2021 – Compassion”

Good afternoon Church family, I have just been reading how good it for us to focus on the character of God when we are going through something difficult. Knowing who God is, helps to settle our despairContinue reading “Thursday, 26 August 2021 – Covered with Favour”

Good morning Church family One of the things I am passionate about learning about at the moment is spiritual maturity. It is a subject not really spoken of much but it is the solution to many ofContinue reading “Wednesday, 25 August 2021 – Wilderness”

Hi Church family I must say I am feeling a bit like Paul at the moment, Romans 1:11-12 says “For I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift toContinue reading “Tuesday, 24 August 2021 – Mutual Encouragement”

Good Afternoon Church Family, How are you all fairing today? It is okay to not be okay with our situation! It is normal to experience extra sensitivity and emotion at a time like this. So what doContinue reading “Thursday, 19 August 2021 – Cast your Anxiety on Him”

Good morning Church family I hope this morning finds you all in good spirits, if not take a look at the verse for the day from the Bible App. It didn’t take me long to know thisContinue reading “Wednesday, 18 August 2021 – Who Gives Victory”

Hi Church family, Wasn’t Sunday spectacular, such a wonderful celebration! Thank you all so much for all your efforts. It reminded me so much of this verse Paul writes to the Philippians: “Only, live your life inContinue reading “Tuesday, 17 August 2021- Standing Together”

Good afternoon Church family, Carrying on from yesterday’s devotional, I came across a teaching from Swindoll on Psalm 1. The verses in particular are these: “but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and onContinue reading “Thursday, 12 August 2021 – Fertilizer and Pesticide”

Good morning Church family, “Yours is the day, yours also the night; you established the luminaries and the sun. You have fixed all the bounds of the earth; you made summer and winter.” Psalms 74:16-17 NRSV TheContinue reading “Wednesday, 11 August 2021 – Winter Garden”

Good afternoon Church family “For thus says the high and lofty one who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with those who are contrite and humble inContinue reading “Tuesday, 10 August 2021 – Contrite”

Good afternoon Church family During my quiet time recently, I have been reading from the book of Revelations and while it is a complex book to understand, it is rich with meaning. In it we hear whatContinue reading “Thursday, 5 August 2021 – Patient Endurance”

Good afternoon Church family Have you ever used Scripture as prayer before, join me today and pray Psalm 19. Notice that the vast majority of this passage is an acknowledgment of the great truth and promise ofContinue reading “Wednesday, 4 August 2021 – The Heavens Declare”

Good afternoon Church family Hebrews 13:8 says “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” It may seem like a simple verse at first, but if you really think about it, it blows your mind.Continue reading “Tuesday, 3 August 2021 – Same Forever”

Good afternoon Church family, I came across this verse today …..“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 NIV. I find the wording really fascinating and quite profound. ItContinue reading “Thursday, 22 July 2021 – Keep in Step”

Good morning Church family, I am reading Revelations at the moment and this verse stood out for me today: “Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they comeContinue reading “Wednesday, 21 July 2021 – God will wipe away every tear”

Good afternoon Church family, Hope you are all doing well today. Today in my quiet time I have been seeking the Lord on what seems like far too many things. Have you ever had a time inContinue reading “Tuesday, 20 July 2021 – BMX Track”

Good morning Church family, 1 John 5:1-5 says “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know thatContinue reading “Thursday, 8 July 2021 – Born of God”

Good afternoon Church family, Here is another scripture to dwell on as we think of God living within us. “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been bornContinue reading “Wednesday, 7 July 2021- Let us Love”

Good afternoon Church family, Given what we learnt on Sunday have you had time to think about the question I asked you all to consider. The question was, what area of your life does God’s word influenceContinue reading “Tuesday, 6 July 2021 – Open the Door”

Good morning Church family, One of the reasons why the indwelt presence of God is so important for us to acknowledge is because this belief is what is going to help us grow in maturity. Spiritual maturityContinue reading “Wednesday, 30 June 2021 – Spiritual Maturity”

Good morning Church family, I can’t seem to get out of my mind at the moment the lessons we need to learn to rely more deeply on what dwells within us. God is wanting his people toContinue reading “Tuesday, 29 June 2021 – Turn to Him”

Good afternoon Church family, I was reading Psalm 34 today, what a glorious Psalm and a great reminder of the promises of God! “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be onContinue reading “Tuesday, 22 June 2021 – God’s Provision and Love”

Good morning Church family, Last night we had a wonderful Bible study as we began a new series in 1Corinthians. We learnt that the church at Corinth had been established by Paul who initially stayed with theContinue reading “Thursday, 10 June 2021 – His Holy People”

Good morning Church family, This morning as I was reading during my quiet time I came across this Psalm. David is crying out to the Lord amidst an overpowering enemy (Saul). It is hard for David toContinue reading “Wednesday, 9 July 2021 – A Broad Path for My Feet”

Good morning Church family, This morning I have been reading Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and his words have such an allegiance with my desire for all of you that I thought I would share it withContinue reading “Tuesday, 8 June 2021 – The Power that Raised Jesus”

Good afternoon Church family, I just love the way Paul ends his second letter to the Corinthians, he says: “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live inContinue reading “Friday, 4 June 2021 – Fully Restored”

Good afternoon Church family, This morning as I was driving to work, I was delighted by the beauty of the winter fog, and the countryside that was clothed in it. I have a wonderful devotional by FrancineContinue reading “Thursday, 3 June 2021 – A Light on my path”

Good afternoon Church family, It is good from time to time to remind ourselves why we are called to be a holy people, set apart from the world. Also how we can endeavour to make sure weContinue reading “Wednesday, 2 June 2021 – Be Holy”

Good afternoon Church family, Today I was reading Psalm 8, it begins and ends with this statement, “Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Yet I look out on a world whoContinue reading “Tuesday, 1 June 2021 – How Majestic is Your Name”

Good afternoon Church family, Today, I haven’t got a verse for you to reflect on, rather it’s a picture. As I was preparing our Bible Study on James the professor told a story. He said two menContinue reading “Thursday, 27 May 2021 – Singing your heart out”

Good afternoon Church family, “But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Surely, Lord,Continue reading “Tuesday, 25 May 2021 – Shield”

Hi Church family The most amazing thing about having Christ live in us is the assurance we get. Philippians 1:6 say “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry itContinue reading “Friday, 21 May 2021 – Pentecost Sunday”

Good afternoon Church family, “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another inContinue reading “Thursday, 20 May 2021 – Faith that Justifies”

Good afternoon Church family, I thought we might look in more details at a couple of verses relating to what it means to be alive in Christ after my sermon on Sunday. Romans 8:10-15 is such aContinue reading “Wednesday, 19 May 2021 – Your Identity is in Christ”

Good afternoon Church family, I thought we should end this week on a positive note by reflecting on Psalm 150: “Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. Praise Him forContinue reading “Friday, 14 May 2021 – Praise Him”

Good afternoon church family, “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faithContinue reading “Thursday, 13 May 2021 – Don’t be Double-Minded”

Good afternoon church family, You know how we have been focusing of what it means to be good practical apprentices to Jesus, well Micah 6:8 is actually a good summary. It says “He has shown you, OContinue reading “Wednesday, 12 May 2021 – Practical Apprentices”

Good afternoon church family, Today I thought I would share a poem my Spiritual Director shared with me recently, It’s entitled “Walking with grief” Do not hurryas you walk with griefit does not help the journey. WalkContinue reading “Tuesday, 11 May 2021 – Walking with Grief”

Good afternoon church family, Romans 7:4 says “So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead,Continue reading “Friday, 7 May 2021 – You belong to Another”

Good afternoon church family, Take some time out today and meditate on the following verses. What is your greatest need today and what is our Lord saying to you in this moment? “Now when Jesus saw theContinue reading “Thursday, 6 May 2021 – Your Greatest Need”

Good afternoon church family, Everywhere I am reading at the moment in scripture shouts of the need to grow in maturity in the faith. This is what our current sermon series is based on and so IContinue reading “Wednesday, 5 May 2021 – Cycle of Endurance”

Good afternoon church This morning in my quiet time I was reading in Acts the amazing journey Paul was taken on after he was arrested and taken to Rome to present his case to Caesar. It tookContinue reading “Tuesday, 4 May 2021 – Effective and Encouraged”

Good afternoon church family I really am finding the book of Acts fascinating at the moment, in fact I read over my quota today because I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. The life ofContinue reading “Thursday, 29 April 2021 – Following Jesus”

Good morning church family Lately in my quiet time, I have been reading Acts and today I was reminded that the people of God are a mighty force. Paul had been having trouble sharing the gospel withContinue reading “Wednesday, 28 April 2021 – Do not be Silent”

Good afternoon church family We all have some idea of who God is but if someone where to ask you to describe who God is would you be able to do it? Today I was reading inContinue reading “Tuesday, 27 April 2021 – Who is God?”

Good afternoon church family Isaiah 25:1 says “Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.” Sometimes it is goodContinue reading “Friday, 16 April 2021 – Spend Time in Praise”

Good afternoon church family Today in my quiet time I was reading the book of Acts, in particular the part where Cornelius the Centurion was directed by God to seek out Peter and Peter at the sameContinue reading “Thursday, 15 April 2021 – Cornelius the Centurion”

Good afternoon church family Have you ever had to do something out of obedience to God that resulted in personal suffering or others looking down on you and judging you harshly? It can be a hard placeContinue reading “Wednesday, 14 April 2021 – Do not fear their threats”

Good afternoon church Psalm 107:4-9 says “Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle. They were hungry and thirsty, and their lives ebbed away. Then they cried out to theContinue reading “Tuesday, 13 April 2021 – Desert Wastelands”

Good afternoon church In my quiet time today I was reading Psalm 130: “Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. IfContinue reading “Friday, 9 April 2021 – A perfect sunrise”

Good afternoon church family, We have had the most wonderful Easter, and we have been challenged by the wonder of our Saviour’s work and so where to from here… Paul writes “For if we have been unitedContinue reading “Thursday, 8 April 2021 – Under Grace”

Good morning church family, The time has come, we have entered Holy Week! Today we are going to focus on Hebrews 12:1-3: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throwContinue reading “Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – Run the Race”

Good afternoon church family, The time has come, we have entered Holy Week! Today we are going to focus on Psalm 25: “In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do notContinue reading “Tuesday, 30 March 2021 – I trust in You”

Good afternoon church family, Today we focus on John 10:31-42, “Again his Jewish opponents picked up stones to stone him,” but Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For whichContinue reading “Friday, 26 March 2021 – Doing the works of His Father”

Good afternoon church family, Today we focus on Romans 5:12-21 “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned— ToContinue reading “Thursday, 25 March 2021 – Sin entered the world”

Good afternoon church family, Today we focus on John 8:31-42 “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, andContinue reading “Wednesday, 24 March 2021 – Then you will know the truth”

Good afternoon church family, Today we focus on a portion of Psalm 102 for Lent; it is the final week before we enter Holy Week. “For the Lord will rebuild Zion and appear in his glory. HeContinue reading “Tuesday, 23 March 2021 – The Prayer of the Destitute”

Good morning church family, Today as we focus on Lent let’s reflect on Psalm 25: “In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, norContinue reading “Friday, 19 March 2021 – I trust in You”

Good morning church family, Today there are two scriptures to focus on for Lent: “Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go down, because your people, whom you brought up out of Egypt, have become corrupt. They haveContinue reading “Thursday, 18 March 2021 – The Lord Relented”

Good morning church family, Today the scripture to focus on for Lent is: “This is what the Lord says: “In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I willContinue reading “Wednesday, 17 March 2021 – Time of My Favor”

Good afternoon church family, Today the scripture to focus on in this Lenten season is : “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give wayContinue reading “Tuesday, 16 March 2021 – Be Still”

Good afternoon church family, Today the scripture to focus on in the lectionary is: “One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he askedContinue reading “Friday, 12 March 2021 – The Greatest Commandment”