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)
Birthdays are special to all of us. We celebrate them in different ways: some with excitement, while others with quiet reflection. As we grow older, our feelings around birthdays can change. While children look forward to turning a certain age to achieve something, adults sometimes feel anxious, wondering what the next year might bring. May…
I’m reading a book at the minute with the main character being a woman who has lost her husband and baby in an accident. After a year of sinking to the depths of despair and becoming addicted to painkillers and alcohol she gets “her act together” and stops abusing herself but becoming “clean” is being…
You may already be aware that as a circuit we had a trip out to the cinema to watch the film ‘Penguin Lessons’. It was an amazing multi layered film and worked for me on many levels. Overall, I was most affected by the way the penguin appeared to actively listen to the characters. Each…
So, we planned our walk carefully. The taxi dropped us exactly where we wanted to be dropped. The valley was spread out below us and it was a beautiful morning. Peaceful in the sunshine, nothing could go wrong – until we started for the path descending through the trees and down the contours to the…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by is Dr Frances Clemson, Christian Aid’s Faith Communications and Just Scripture Specialist. www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. John 14:27. Something to think about Where do you go to feel at peace? Do you step out…
I recall watching a concert shown on TV, to celebrate the 40th birthday of Andrew Lloyd Webber (now Baron Lloyd-Webber) which must have been about 37 years ago. As part of the concert, a lady slowly walked down to the stage singing the song With One Look from the musical Sunset Boulevard. I was amazed to…
A few weeks back around 40 people from the Ipswich Circuit met at Cineworld where we were able to have a private showing, (at a discount admission fee), of the film The Penguin Lessons. I think it would be fair to say that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the film, which worked on so many different levels.…
As I drive along the A12 with my wife, Tariro, we often find ourselves saddened by the sight of dead animals along the roadside. I was sharing with Tariro that these unfortunate moments remind us of the fragility of life and the cycles of creation. The only hour or day we are sure of our…
Over the last few days, we have seen a lot of people wearing uniforms. From the Veterans with their rows of polished medals to the men and women in today’s Armed Forces. The pride was there for all to see. When I was nursing in the seventies I wore my uniform with pride too. Our blue…
Today, I’m starting with some definitions: Goel means a person, usually one’s nearest relative who has certain obligations to you eg to secure your freedom from slavery, avenge wrongdoing Gole means a clustered body of troops, ready for violent action Loge means a booth or stall, possibly an exclusive lush box at a theatre Ogle…