Although there are many psalms of praise, Psalm 145 is the only psalm specifically identified as a Psalm of praise. The entire psalm speaks of praise, of why we are to praise God and then words in praise of God. One question Antony Billington explores in his bible study on this psalm is how God…
Psalm 24: 1-2 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters In November this year the city of Glasgow is hosting the COP26. This is the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. It will be the…
One of the things small children seem to love to do, is jump into puddles and make a splash. There is a funny video that I have seen of a little girl probably about 2 years old with her pretty pink wellies and she is splashing in the puddle. Her Dad is holding her hand…
John 19: 38-42 (select verses) Joseph of Arimethea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. He was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who had visited Jesus at night. These two men were prominent members of the Jewish Council, who had both…
The 23rd March marks 12 months since we in the UK went into “Lockdown”.
Liz Cope reflects, 1 year on after the start of the First Lockdown.
“The best thing of all is God is with us.” These were the last words of John Wesley as he lay on his death bed. The reality of God’s presence was what he held onto in his final moments. We are fortunate to have the legacy of those words, as it is not only at…
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” One of the things my husband and I enjoy doing is walking in the hills and mountains. Unfortunately the weather often conspires against us, hampering the view when we reach the summit. I remember when we were climbing Ben Lomond in 2016.…
25th January Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.” A lot of what we have been feeling, saying and doing over these past few months has been driven by fear. That may not be altogether a…
Luke 2:4-5 “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.” Today is the day…