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)
I’m a very keen photographer. I got my first serious camera in 2007, but it is only in the last five years that I’ve been really, really serious, starting with an invitation from Nikon to join a photography workshop in Iceland. In a matter of days, I went from “that looks interesting, but….”, on to:…
Strands of thought based on hymn 393 in Singing the Faith – She Sits Like a Bird – insights into the person of the Holy Spirit No.3. “She dances in fire, startling her spectators…” On the second day of our recent holiday we’d booked to go to Houghton Hall in Norfolk. Those who know…
The bighorn sheep in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park will often allow visitors to approach them from below and take close-up photos. But don’t try to get above them or the entire herd will run away. The bighorns’ escape route from predators is always upward. On level ground a bobcat or cougar can easily overtake the…
Those of you who know me well, know that I am no gardener, my knowledge is limited to growing grass, dandilions, Daisies and weeds, so I invest very little time in tending my garden apart from mowing the lawn and blame time restrictions and the weather for my lack of interest and expertise. One of…
Strands of thought based on hymn 393 in Singing the Faith – She Sits Like a Bird – insights into the person of the Holy Spirit No 2. “She wings over earth, resting where she wishes…” Recently we joined our grandchildren into the RSPB. Neither of us are birdwatchers, but we both love to see…
Coronavirus (Covid-19) is affecting all our lives. Things are changing fast, and many of us are worrying about what it all means for ourselves and for our loved ones. Those amongst us that are living with mental health problems are facing extra challenges too If you thought a summer lock down was bad for people…
I have recently been reading “Rewilding the Church” by Steve Aisthorpe, a mission worker in the Scottish Highlands. Taking his cue from recent rewilding initiatives in agriculture & forestry Steve argues that something similar should be happening in the Church. “Rewilding” allows natural forces to “take the driving seat”. “Step back & allow nature to…
Strands of thought based on hymn 393 in Singing the Faith – She Sits Like a Bird – insights into the person of the Holy Spirit No.1 “She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters… “ At the start of the Bible the Spirit of God, moves on the face of the waters, active in…
Like many people I had a period in my life where things were not going well and for a few years I went through a time of suffering from insomnia. This meant that I was awake every morning from about 3 / 4 am and could not get back to sleep. I got to the…
Secrecy, lawsuits, and technological advances are part of a news item some have called “the greatest achievement of the past 1,000 years.” This isn’t a recent story of spy satellites or computer programmes. It’s the story behind Johannes Guttenberg’s first ever printing press—in 1455. Guttenberg had tried to keep his invention top secret until it…