Good afternoon Church family Have you ever sat down and thought about what life was really like for Jesus. We read so many amazing stories, miracles and great parables, that one can often forget that Jesus had a very ordinary life too. Along with the ups, He had many downs, poverty, no place to layContinue reading “Wednesday, 27 January 2021 – Opposition”
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Tuesday, 26 January 2021 – Destined for Eternity
Good afternoon Church family The verse for today in the Bible App is “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV I am grateful for verses like this in scripture because theyContinue reading “Tuesday, 26 January 2021 – Destined for Eternity”
Friday, 23 January 2021 – Possible
Good morning Church family This morning in my quiet time I have been reading the account of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14. Verses 35-36 stood out for me “And He went a little beyond them, and fell to the ground and began to pray that if it were possible, the hourContinue reading “Friday, 23 January 2021 – Possible”
Thursday, 21 January 2021- Psalm 103
Good morning Church family This morning I really enjoyed reading Psalm 103, A Psalm David wrote in praise of God’s mercies, would you join me in meditating on it this morning, it is glorious and deeply encouraging. Take it in line by line and don’t rush, find the time to linger in God’s word today.Continue reading “Thursday, 21 January 2021- Psalm 103”
Wednesday, 20 January 2021 – Take Courage
Good afternoon Church family Today reading Mark 6, I was amused to see the people’s astonishment at Jesus’ teaching, added to the disciples astonishment at the miracle of Jesus walking on water right after they had seen him feed five thousand people contrasted by Jesus’ astonishment at their lack of belief or the fact thatContinue reading “Wednesday, 20 January 2021 – Take Courage”
Tuesday, 19 January 2021 – Accept It
Good afternoon Church family It’s so good to be back in the office this morning and I’m looking forward to catching up with everyone on Sunday! This morning in my quiet time I was reflecting on Jesus’ explanation on The Parable of the Sower and the soils in Mark 4. In particular this verse “AndContinue reading “Tuesday, 19 January 2021 – Accept It”
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 – Repent
Good morning Church family Christmas is two days away now, we are almost there! So what can we do this advent in final preparation for the day when we reflect on the Hope we have been given in Jesus. Well it might surprise you, but I think it’s repentance. Throughout the Old Testament we seeContinue reading “Wednesday, 23 December 2020 – Repent”
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 – Strong and Courageous
Good morning Church family As I was reading scripture during my quiet time this morning I came across this set of verses. ““Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.Continue reading “Tuesday, 22 December 2020 – Strong and Courageous”
Friday, 18 December 2020 – For the Sake of The Gospel
Good afternoon Church family 1 Corinthians 9:23 says “I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.” This is how I felt coming to the end of what has been a very busy but satisfying week. I am tired and in need of a holiday but thereContinue reading “Friday, 18 December 2020 – For the Sake of The Gospel”
Thursday, 17 December2020 – The Blessing
Good afternoon Church family A verse we are all familiar with is “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace” Numbers 6:24-26 NIV; probably made more famous by the song the blessing. ButContinue reading “Thursday, 17 December2020 – The Blessing”
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