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)
Several years ago, I was a guest of another church at a Christian Conference Centre and one speaker’s subject was Why Witness? He started with this challenging statement. “The problem today is that too many preachers are trying to do the work of the Holy Spirit by trying to convict their listeners of sin”. This…
Jesus invited his three closest disciples to go up a mountain with him (Matthew 17). There his appearance altered, bathed in bright light that dazzled the disciples. Moses & Elijah appear, two of Israel’s greatest prophets. This was the “transfiguration”, a mountaintop experience. It changed the disciples forever answering their deep-seated doubts about who Jesus…
I have just returned from a 4-day cycling trip from Morecambe to Bridlington following the Way of the Roses cycle route. There were some highs and some lows – literally, but in all it was a fantastic experience, and a great achievement for everyone who took part. Also, plenty of material for TFTD! On our…
I was invited to have a scan a few weeks ago and went to a local health centre. The letter clearly stated that face masks MUST be worn, and there was a notice on the door as I entered, stating the same. I sat in the waiting with two other people, all dutifully wearing our…
Recently I’ve been badly affected by vertigo so I’ve been spending my time sitting and trying not to fall over when I’m walking (staggering like a drunk) about. This has given me the opportunity to sort out some of my box files of keepsakes and little booklets. I came across the following poem which had…
Tomorrow is St Swithin’s Day. St Swithin was born around 800 AD and became the Bishop of Winchester. Tradition has it that he didn’t want to be buried in a prominent tomb inside the cathedral like other religious dignitaries, but rather chose to be buried outside “Where the sweet rain of heaven may fall upon…
The Norwegian city of Tromsø is home to the world’s most northerly cathedral. We visited it a year ago and were stuck by the simplicity of the architecture of a building set in a harsh environment. Well beyond the Arctic Circle, the Arctic Cathedral speaks of the Glory of God in ways that differ greatly…
A few years ago, Ray and I went to the National Memorial Arboretum in the centre of England in Staffordshire. It is a wonderful place to go and is a very large area to walk around and I would recommend you get on the little train. Several things really impressed me. Apart from all the…
Call me Moses. Through a set of difficult circumstances (don’t ask), I have become “Moderator” of Churches Together Felixstowe. That’ll teach me to agreeing in a weak moment to stand as “Deputy Moderator”! So I recently chaired our annual AGM at which all the organisations/charities supported by CTF are asked to submit a report of…
This thought was first published on October 10th 2020 I have recently become more aware, that I am looking and sound more and more like my mother. It’s something we might look forward to or dread! My son is often referred to as a spitting image of his dad – indeed I have photos of…