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)
One of the highlights of my week is to watch Freddie Flintoff’s ‘Field of Dreams’ TV programme. I’ve come late to cricket, but don’t be put off watching this if you’re not a cricket fan. It’s really not about cricket. Cricket is the reason for getting the young men together into a team but it’s…
I am not sure why, but I have always subconsciously categorised bees as good, wasps as irritating and hornets as outright dangerous. I am irrational; bees are lethal to those who react badly to stings, wasps are important pollinators as are hornets, which also have a part to play in balancing other insect populations. They…
Today’s contributor is the Rev Stuart Davison, who at the time of writing, is the regional minister and team leader for the South Eastern Baptist Association (www.christianaid.org.uk) Something to read “Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are…
A colleague I worked with some time ago was a frequent user of this expression and in a moment of frustration, I snapped, “Well why don’t you ask Him then?” The look on his face was priceless. After preaching at a country church one Sunday, I received a telephone call (no number identified) and was…
Over the past few weeks I have used the fruits of the Spirit as a theme for my TFTDs. After I had completed the last one on love this photo popped on my Instagram account – this makes me sound far more tech savvy than I am! Instagram is a way of instantly sharing photos…
On Monday 23rd March 2020, as the nation fast approached lockdown due to the Covid 19 Coronavirus pandemic, I remember sitting at my desk and thinking “what do I do with myself now?” I had a load of meetings in my diary and services to conduct, and at a stroke of a pen, everything was…
Recently a group of my friends had a few days holiday together. They all had a wonderful time enjoying the good weather, visiting various places and relaxing in each other’s company. During the penultimate afternoon 5 of them decided to enjoy a swim in the sea. They were able to stand up with the sea…
So, I took a look…. Some items must be there or they perish – ice lollies, ice cream etc. Others are there because we weren’t going to eat them straight away so it’s a holding place. Buying in bulk or taking advantage of offers means a surplus that needs to be accommodated. However, some things…
In today’s reading [Colossians 1:21-23], we find Saint Paul writing about alienation from God because of what he calls our ‘evil behaviour’ (NIV(UK)). The way we think, act, live, our instincts and everything are a problem in our relationship with God. We are our own worst enemies in making it difficult to see and hear…
One of the most interesting parts of the Olympics for me is that occasionally I will accidentally start to watch a sport which I was not planning on viewing and know nothing about and discover it fascinating. This happened to me today when I put on the television after lunch and there was the men’s…