Thought for the day

Every day we post a Thought for the day written by someone within the circuit. Some are very light hearted and some are very deep theologically with all bases between covered.

We hope these will encourage, uplift and make you reflect but most of all we hope you enjoy reading these small daily snippets and take some inspiration on your daily journey

“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go” (Genesis 28:15)

Lament

Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Kathy Galloway, a practical theologian, writer and former co-leader of the Iona Community.  www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.…

Jesus took a towel

This short phrase, taken from one translation of John 13 verse 4 recently reminded me of a story told by a friend whose husband was a Baptist church pastor.  The fabric committee was meeting one evening and was concerned about the state of the baptistry and thought it would look much better if it were…

Without sin    

Last week I mentioned that I had been to Bordeaux recently. Naturally the “Cite du vin” and the “Musee du Vin et du Negoce”, two museums covering history of wine and the wine trade were on our itinerary. Both were fascinating, the former in a contemporary building built to look like a wine decanter and…

Just a thought…

“Jesus Christ is risen today”, words sung and said throughout the Easter period, but what does it mean? It is hard for us to understand how Jesus rose from the dead.  We know what happened…the stone was rolled away, the burial clothes were left inside, and an angel was awaiting those who searched. We know…

The Cross in my pocket

Many years ago, a friend crocheted a cross bookmark for me and gave me a copy of the poem, “The Cross in My Pocket.” The poem serves as a reminder of the importance of having a relationship with our Lord. It reminds me to be thankful for all my blessings and to aim to serve…

Hot cross bun or cream egg?

Which would be your choice? Would it be politically incorrect to assume that the older generation may typically choose the former whilst the youngest among us would choose the latter? Does it just depend on how you’re feeling at the time? Maybe you weigh up which is heavier – 34 g for the cream egg,…

Can we forget?

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Five years ago, as many have reflected, we were at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic with all its fears and frustrations. By Maundy Thursday on 9th April, we had started a simple on-line act of worship for friends from surrounding churches and beyond. It was very basic but for…

HOPE

This thought was first published in April 2023 During Lent I have been following the devotions each week from the Leprosy Mission and I felt that they have all been very poignant.  The following is only one of them and I have put the following one into my own words. When one of the Leprosy…

EASTER JOY     

 I was a little surprised that my daily Bible reading app started in April with references to the resurrection that I thought would have been saved until after Easter. One, in particular, I enjoyed and wanted to share with readers because it linked together three scriptures that may seem obvious now. John 20 records the…

Footsore    

My husband and I recently had a few days away in Bordeaux. We were staying on, the edge of the centre of the city, and travelled there by train. This required us to travel “light” with one small suitcase each. One of the things we enjoy doing when we visit a new place, is to…