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)
On Easter Sunday or afterwards you may have sung the hymn by Francis Pott, ‘The strife is o’er, the battle done.’ The words remind us of the three days of intense sadness that elapsed while everyone thought Jesus was dead, and before he rose again, ending the strangle hold of death over people of faith.…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Canon Ian Rees, Rector of Central Swansea at the time of writing (October 2022) www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, ‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of…
Reflecting on the Easter story, one passage challenges readers of Luke’s record of The Last Supper. In chapter 22, Luke records the preparation for the Passover meal at which Jesus institutes what is described today as “The Breaking of Bread” service or “Holy Communion” – verses 19 and 20. What may be overlooked is the…
A week ago, I used the image of a badger in our garden as a basis for my TFTD. Following on from that, I was dismayed to see evidence of further visitations from Mr Badger, plus his friend Mr deer! I had hoped that my erection of a fruit cage bolstered with a fence would…
I maybe ought to have written this thought last Sunday, but to be honest, I wasn’t even aware that last Sunday was the London Marathon until after I had written last Sunday’s thought. I’m glad that I didn’t write something, because it would have been very different to how I feel today. No doubt some…
When I was a child I really didn’t like walking over bridges and if the river underneath was in flood, I was terrified. Most weekends my family walked to visit relatives and we had to cross a river. Most times I refused to walk over and my father had to carry me. I can still…
This year seems to be speeding by – here we are in May already! As I write this, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, spring flowers are open and the buds are breaking open on the trees. All seems pleasant and perfect. Until we turn on our screens and see what’s happening in…
Today, being 1st May is a Saints Day, a Political Day and one of ancient traditions. In our modern world the edges between those three things are blurred, not necessarily wrongly. The ancient celebrations of May Day marked the beginnings of summer. Flowers and dancing, music and jollity can be traced back to the Roman…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Jim Stewart At the time of writing Jim had led a church in Tunbridge Wells over the last 21 years. Together with his wife they have been pleased to serve with people with a heart for evangelism, social action and worldwide mission. www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read…
In a recent Bible app daily reading, I was confronted with the longest passage I can ever recall – 63 verses. Though I much prefer a short passage, I appreciate why so many verses were selected. The opening phrase of this contribution was taken from one verse out of the 63. It reminded me of…