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 Charles II entered London on 29th May 1660 to reclaim the throne which his father lost, hewas preceded by a kettle drummer and four trumpeters. The musicians acted as heralds announcingthe imminent arrival of someone of great importance – the King of England.John the Baptizer performed a similar function for the imminent arrival of…
Why do we remember John the Baptist at this time? Doesn’t he belong in Lent with the Baptism of Christ? John reminds us of the need for self-examination and for saying we are sorry. John ‘s baptism was one of repentance. This gives us comfort and hope – God is always ready to forgive us…
I mentioned a few weeks ago my love for the James Herriott books and over the years I have enjoyed reading the books and watching the films and two television series based on his stories. Alf Wight, the author is reputed to have been a very entertaining story teller, recounting his early experiences as a…
This year social interaction has changed for us all. We can no longer greet our friends with a hug or even a hand shake. We have learnt to socially distance, we have experienced more outside gatherings and historically, it has been the birth of video telephony. All of these changes have meant an absence of…
Sometime ago there was an International Arts Exhibition, and it included a tremendous range of modern technology, and some of it was quite spectacular, but also involved noise which was distracting. The architects were set the massive task of preparing this exhibition and to create the atmosphere for each exhibit. One problem they had was…
The other day the announcement of the approval of the first, we hope of more than one, COVID vaccine lifted spirits. Then a petty point scoring exchange started over bragging about being light on our feet as a country, while others say we are light on scrutiny. UK Regulators are highly responsible people and though…
Oswald Chambers of Scotland showed so much artistic promise that he was invited to study under Europe’s greatest masters at age eighteen. But he declined the offer and enrolled in a little-known Bible school, where he eventually became a teacher. Later he went to Egypt and ministered to the spiritual needs of British soldiers. Chambers died there…
In today’s consumerist society many will sooner replace an object that has succumbed to every day wear and tear, rather than repair it. Not so the team we regularly see on the BBC’s wonderful programme The Repair Shop. Not so Catharine Wright from Trinity Methodist. In the photographs attached to this reflection, you can see…
The second candle of the Advent Ring reminds us of those who have spoken for God. Those who speak God’s wisdom into tricky situations; those who speak peace into discord; those who speak reconciliation where people and structures are broken; those who speak comfort to those in despair; those who foretell consequences and give warning.…
Advent this year is completely different to any Advent I have ever known in the past, the statement I keep hearing all the time at the moment relates to “the true meaning of Christmas” and I hear a variety of views on what Christmas is all about “It is about families being together!” some people…