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)
You might think that I have lost the plot and not realised that today it is July. Being on sabbatical, I admit that I was thrilled with the idea of “No Mow May” I am no gardener and mowing the lawn is about my limit when it comes to horticulture. We had a week away…
At our Hobbies group a gentleman comes most weeks and even though he is a very talented artist, he just likes to listen to the chat or have a quiet discussion with a few of us. The other week he and I were talking about waves. We both agreed that it can be very calming…
Today, July 7th, is World Chocolate Day. What an excuse to eat chocolate! If you go on the internet, you can find menus for the day encouraging you to incorporate chocolate in every meal, snack and drink in this 24-hour period. Cacao trees may have been growing in the wild for 10,000 years. The Olmec…
‘We believe that Christ gives his Church a government distinct from the government of the state. In things that affect obedience to God the Church is not subordinate to the state, but must serve the Lord Jesus Christ, its only Ruler and Head. Civil authorities are called to serve God’s will of justice and peace…
Noah was a drunk….. Abraham was too old……….. Jeremiah and Timothy were too young……….. Isaac was a day dreamer……… Leah was ugly…… Joseph was abused…….. Moses had a stuttering problem……. Gideon was afraid…… Samson had long hair and was a womaniser….. Rahab was a prostitute…… David had an affair and was a murderer………. Elijah was…
“Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”“Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me,for whoever is not against us is for…
Last weekend I took part in a cycling event in Oxfordshire. The intention was to cycle with my sister and her friend but at 9.30pm the night before my niece suddenly announced that she would like to join us. So, with zero training and a bike that was possibly OK we set off early the…
Today marks the end of my sabbatical, and I am grateful to the Methodist Church for granting me the space and time to involve myself in a range of events, activities, and experiences that would normally be out of reach because of work commitments. Last Friday (23rd June) was one such day, we were able…
On Tuesday the 27th June Kirton MC hosted the first of this year’s Garden Cafe. All the preparations were done; cleaning, baking, publicity and “staff” rotas organised. The tables and chairs were put out in the garden and the gazebo was up. We were blessed with a lovely morning which wasn’t too hot as there…
As any parents reading this will know, it’s very difficult to choose names for children. I was reminded of this when the birth and name of Princess Eugenie’s second son was announced recently. One has to consider family names, appeasing both sides of the family, names that go with the surnames, if the initials spell…