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)
When I was young we had several very happy holidays in the North East. We stayed with some friends of my parents in Felling near Gateshead and ventured around the beautiful Durham and Northumberland countryside. I can remember seeing Dunstanburgh Castle in the distance as we travelled along the coast road, all I could see…
If you are following the Methodist Lent liturgy or even the lectionary readings for this Sunday, John 4 – the woman at the well – will be a prominent part of your worship. This story is amazing – that Jesus, a Jewish male rabbi should even speak to this outcasted woman went against every cultural…
The second of the temptations Jesus faced (Matthew 4:5–7) was the challenge to throw himself off a high building and trust God to keep him safe. The taunt, ‘if you are the Son of God’, underpins the Devil’s goading. Every time I read these verses, I have a couple of thoughts. First, years ago I…
In 1997 I was privileged to travel to Israel with my late husband and 3 grown up children, the last holiday we took together as a family of 5. It proved to be a very special time and many memories live on. On our second day in Jerusalem, we started off from the top of…
In one Bible, this chapter is headed “Faith in Action”, while others may refer to it as “Heroes of Faith.” What encourages me about so many of those listed is the absence of any mention of their failings. Readers familiar with the Old Testament records may be aware of the “shortcomings” of those listed. I…
My husband and I recently travelled to London to visit the Tate gallery. We particularly wanted to see the “Turner and Constable” exhibition, celebrating the 250th year of their birth. Both men had artistic rivalry, often known as “fire and water”. Turner’s style was seen as using more poetic, dreamy, and abstract light, whereas Constable’s…
There once was a man named Mr. Musha, who was well-respected in his community. Tragically, a devastating fire consumed his business and rendered him destitute, struggling to make ends meet. Over five long years, he experienced rejection from both friends and family. Amidst this hardship, Mr. Musha’s circumstances seemed bleak. Remarkably, the insurance company, after…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Matt Moore www.ellel.uk You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:5, NIV In the scripture for today we see the truth that every believer…
‘Playing fast and loose’ apparently is an allusion to an old cheating game once practised at fairs. A belt or strap was doubled and rolled up with the loop in the centre and placed on the edge of a table. The player then had to catch the loop with a skewer while the belt was…
I find it almost unbelievable that our grandson, not yet two years old, loves home made bread and butter. In my experience, most children turn their noses up at anything but white bread – I certainly did when I was at school. In the first of the temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness, he had…